Position Title: Procurement Operations Associate Manager

Project Name: Procurement BPO

Work Setup: Hybrid

Shift: Morning Shift

Rest Days: Weekends

Location: Mandaluyong

Responsibilities

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  Lead sourcing exercises including RFIs and RFPs in support of category strategies and business objectives.

  
  


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  Conduct market research and supplier identification for category projects.

  
  


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  Partner with stakeholders to ensure procurement delivery aligns with objectives.

  
  


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  Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to drive sourcing and category management activities.

  
  


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  Provide analysis to maintain competitiveness of category contracts.

  
  


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  Build partnerships with suppliers to deliver strategy and objectives.

  
  


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  Manage KPI reporting of supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

  
  


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  Conduct total cost of ownership analysis for cost improvement projects.

  
  


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  Prepare performance reports and executive presentations.

  
  


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  Support supply market research, spend and contract analysis, and category planning.

  
  


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  Ensure smooth communication between global and local functions.

  
  


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  Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across corporate and business units.

  
  


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  Support P2P processes and procurement services for key stakeholders.

  
  


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  Present recommendations for efficiency, innovation, and cost optimization.

  
  

Qualifications

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  Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

  
  


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  Minimum 7 years’ experience in procurement, vendor management, supplier management, or contracting.

  
  


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  Strong knowledge of procurement methodology and sourcing execution, with success in negotiating complex purchasing agreements.

  
  


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  Good understanding of contingent labor-related legal and regulatory landscapes (employment law, immigration procedures, visa classifications, etc.).

  
  


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  Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, preferably with experience in multicultural or international settings.

  
  


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  Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

  
  


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  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

  
  


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  Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  
  


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  Ability to manage multiple projects with flexibility and prioritize effectively.

  
  


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  Collaborative, proactive, and results-oriented with a team-player mindset.

  
  


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  Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.