Local Procurement Manager

Job Description

The opportunity
The Local Procurement Manager is responsible for developing a strategic approach in the procurement of indirect goods and services across its Manila and Cebu sites. The Local Procurement Manager will lead a team of procurement specialists and will be responsible for sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to acquire the most cost-effective deals, manage supplier contracts, implement procurement policy and standards and to ensure processes and governance are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs.

Role and Responsibilities
– Identifies and develops strategies that leverage and add value to the target savings and requirements of the business.
– Responsible in leading, managing, coaching and developing a high performing team.
– Provides overall support in the end-to-end process of sourcing and procurement from sourcing, supplier onboarding, risk mitigation, contact management and purchasing of goods and services.
– Collaborates and manages relationships with stakeholders, internal customers and business partners.
– Supports the team in addressing the challenges or areas of opportunities identified.
– Developing sourcing, procurement and savings strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
– Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
– Reviewing and negotiate existing contracts with suppliers to ensure on-going feasibility and optimization of commercial terms.
– Building and maintaining long-term relationships with suppliers
– Collaborating and engaging with key internal stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the procurement strategy.
– Contributing to new business initiatives and projects by reviewing and communicating the impact on procurement activities
– Participate in the vendor onboarding and offboarding process.
– Executing the Vendor Governance Management process including vendor scorecards and annual governance activities for the Global Vendor Governance team
– Strengthening the procurement practice and governance ensuring adherence to Procurement Policy and Standards. Recommends updates on local policy and standards as needed to improve process efficiency, risk management and overall delivery of goods and services.
– Responding to audit requirements and implementing audit recommendations

How will you create impact
– The Local Procurement Manager will report directly to the Procurement Engagement and Sourcing Lead.

What motivates you
– You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
– You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
– You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
– You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
– You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
– You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for
– Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration
– At least 7 years of proven experience managing supply chain operations, sourcing/ category management or equivalent relevant work experience.
– Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including Oracle, SAP Ariba. Ivalua and/or Envision
– Preferably coming from Shared Services, Financial Services or multinational set-up
– In-depth knowledge of drafting and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
– Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint and Access)
– Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and the ability to develop close working relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external customers and vendors.
– Strategic sourcing experience in both direct and indirect spend categories is a plus.

What can we offer you
– A competitive salary and benefits packages.
– A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
– A focus on growing your career path with us.
– Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
– Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you
– Values-first culture
– We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
– Boundless opportunity
– We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
– Continuous innovation
– We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
– Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
– We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
– Championing Corporate Citizenship
– We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.