Manager - Procurement

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Job Description:

The opportunity: 

We are seeking a strategic Procurement Manager to join our Global Procurement & Payments (GPP) team. As the primary point of contact for Asia Regional Office (ARO) procurement, you will play a critical role throughout the sourcing and contracting process, while supporting key global initiatives for the ARO. You will work closely with ARO business leaders and the global procurement team to ensure adherence to procurement processes, and alignment with global sourcing strategies and best practices.

What you will do:

• Manage the entire procurement cycle for ARO, from sourcing through contract finalization.
• Support global lead in sourcing strategic sourcing events such as RFx’s and renewals.
• Collaborate with legal, business stakeholders and governance teams to execute contracts.
• Negotiate and resolve procurement issues with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to agreements.
• Publish and maintain up-to-date regional procurement policies and procedures, while monitoring and promoting adherence to these guidelines.
• Maintain contract and vendor database, and track renewals and supplier spend.
• Ensure all related governance processes/policies are adhered to and completed prior to vendor onboarding.
• Participate in key global initiatives such as system implementations.

What you will need to succeed:

• Experience in contract reviews and understanding of typical contract terms
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills, methodical approach to tracking vendor/contractual data and process documentation
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work with a range of internal stakeholders to drive the process
• Proven ability to work with legal counsel and stakeholders such as information security and compliance
• Role will require both independent contribution as well as team involvement
• Flexibility to work with global teams across time zones
• Comfort with ambiguity and uncertainty, ability to manage complexity, and operate efficiently in a results-oriented environment
• Ability to make good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, common sense, experience and good judgment
• A positive attitude, flexible and creative problem-solving capabilities

Job Qualifications:

• University or college degree
• 6 to 8 years experience in procurement/vendor management and contract management
• Financial Analysis skills, included Excel skills
• Familiarity with purchasing systems, eProcurement and eSourcing systems such as SAP Ariba
• Certifications in Procurement or Supply Chain Management a plus
• Strong ability to read/interpret and write/complete/produce documents
• Strong written, verbal communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Job Category:

Office Administration

Posting End Date:

28/01/2025