Procurement Capability Process and Product Owner

Job Description
The Procurement Capability Product Owner spearheads the strategic development of the respective product capabilities within the Procurement organization, defining and shaping a visionary roadmap for their product area. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to develop capabilities aligned with organizational goals and compatible with the Procurement processes and existing technical architecture. The position prioritizes innovation in development and reports to the Capability Process and Product Lead.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Capability Development: Develop capability roadmap for individual product area, reporting to the Capability Process and Product Lead to refine vision and ensure alignment with broader Tech & Systems goals.
Process Innovation and Value Creation: Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to understand current and future Process and Technical needs and identify necessary capabilities to solve pain points.
Capability Deployment: Drive the product development process, creating product backlog items and actioning against them according to priority-level, as determined by capability roadmap and stakeholder input.
Change and Comms Management: Work closely with BTS team in the execution of product backlog items, tactically reviewing product integrations and impact on existing infrastructure.
Process Tracking and Reporting: Gather feedback from internal and external stakeholders leveraging products to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in both the existing capabilities and the product roll-out process.
Process Governance: Track progress of product development against backlog for respective product area, reporting to the Capability Product Manager and updating strategic roadmap as needed.
Thought Leadership: Contribute to a team environment that values product excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Skills, Competencies
Comprehensive procurement and domain expertise to oversee technical capability and product architecture needs, driving strategic and informed procurement decisions across functional areas.
Strong capabilities in internal stakeholder management and influence, enabling oversight of complex projects.
Advanced technical and analytical expertise and robust knowledge of product development.
Innovative problem-solving skills combined with a solution-oriented mindset, enabling creative approaches that challenge the status quo and clear communication at all organizational levels.
Strategic thinking and accountability, assessing future business needs and owning analytical support.
Strong cross-functional collaboration abilities, effectively navigating diverse team dynamics.
Strong soft skills and emotional intelligence, facilitating empathetic interactions and effective dialogue.
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