Business Capability Lead – Supplier Collaboration (BCL)

Location: Sant Cugat, Spain.

Reporting to: Sourcing Lead, Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE).

The BCL leads the strategic design, implementation and continuous improvement of the supplier collaboration capability across the general Demand‑to‑Pay landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the DOP roadmap for iCollab and related solutions in alignment with functional partners (DIA General Supply Chain, RSS Demand to Pay, etc.).

Identify and implement process automation and digitalisation opportunities in collaboration with Delivery, Category, Digital & Process Management, and RSS Demand to Pay.

Act as subject‑matter expert; analyse complex process, system and data issues and design solutions that resolve performance or rule concerns.

Serve as a delegate on corporate initiatives (e.g., ASPIRE program) to support global template adoption and evaluate localized change impacts.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives, manage global requirement alignment, and partner with other BCLs and Business Capability Owners to optimise cross‑functional performance.

Represent the Business Capability Community of SMEs and DOP in Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and external stakeholder forums.

Govern the maintenance and delivery of global system process documentation and training materials.

Resolve matrix conflicts regarding competing project priorities, and deliver KPI updates (cycle times, compliance)



to the CoE leadership and DPLT.

Required Qualifications

University degree in business or life sciences.

Deep expert knowledge of procurement systems and enterprise architectures (SAP S/4HANA, GEP Smart / GEP Nexxe).

Extensive experience in designing, managing and continuously improving complex business processes within the Demand‑to‑Pay landscape.

Strong knowledge of the global procurement technology provider landscape.

Proven track record of guiding stakeholder groups, managing escalations and leading cross‑functional project teams without direct headcount authority.

Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution and communication skills.

Self‑organized, motivated, solution‑oriented mindset with a “Can‑Do” attitude.

Business‑level fluency in English; German language skills are a strong asset.

Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) and professional certifications such as CIPS.

Advanced knowledge of AI application and a strong affinity for AI‑driven digital transformation.

Preferred Skills

Experience with SAP S/4HANA and GEP platforms.

Understanding of AI and Industry 4.0 digital technologies.

Strong stakeholder and change management experience.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in delivering medical solutions urgently and sustainably while fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice matters.

📌 Business Capability Lead - Supplier Collaboration (Madrid)
🏢 F. Hoffmann-La Roche
📍 Madrid