Title:  Senior Operations Manager

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role at Kellanova? We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Procurement Operations Manager to join our team.  In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative strategies to streamline all direct and indirect purchasing transactions, from order to payment.  Your expertise will be crucial in reducing total costs and introducing cutting-edge technologies to enhance transaction efficiency.  Reporting directly to the Regional Chief Procurement Officer, you will lead a team, supporting all buying staff involved in transactional activities.  With responsibility of facilitating the resolution of conflicts with suppliers over delivery, service and payment issues. Maintaining continuity of supply and mitigating supply challenges.

This role at our European Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Strategic focus – Guides technology strategy to support delivery of regional strategies and plans whilst standardising and automating tactical activities over time.

• Process Optimisation – Lead the streamlining of the order to payment process to reduce transaction cost in conjunction with third party procure to pay (P2P) Managed Service Provider (MSP) implementation.
• Delivery support – Strategic stakeholder management with supplier organisations to support delivery of procurement operations purpose.
• Process Execution – Support the establishment and execution of Global standardised procurement processes.
• Supplier Support – Manage interactions with key suppliers to resolve issues reactively and mitigate potential areas of risk proactively.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Proven experience within Purchasing and Supply chain.
• Previous management experience required with both people management and process management.
• Strong technical knowledge, such as a comprehensive understanding of order to pay processes, knowledge of procure to pay technologies, as well as strong ability to lead and delegate within a project or special initiatives.
• Strong leadership and behavioural experience, with ability to develop key stakeholder relationships, visionary leader, excellent motivator and a passion for developing a high performing organisation.
• Distinctive ability to communication effectively, up and down the organisation.

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back to you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email European.recruitment@kellanova.com

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.