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PROJECT NAME: Procurement BPO

POSITION TITLE: Procurement Operations Associate Manager

WORK SETUP: Hybrid

Project Shift Schedule: Morning Shift

Project Rest Day: Weekends

Project/Team Location: Mandaluyong Robinsons, Cybergate Tower 2

Responsibilities

The External Talent Associate Manager will:

Lead sourcing exercises including RFIs and RFPs in the delivery of the category strategy and market unit objectives

Lead upfront market research and supplier identification for category projects

Partner with stakeholders to ensure delivery is aligned to procurement and business objectives

Work collaboratively with suppliers and stakeholders to support sourcing and category management activities

Provide analysis of sourcing activities to maintain competitiveness of contracts

Build trusted partnerships with supplier panels to deliver strategy and objectives

Manage KPI reporting of supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Perform total cost of ownership analysis for continuous cost improvement projects

Gather monthly performance data and prepare executive reports and presentations

Support supply market research and category planning activities

Perform complex problem-solving functions to ensure customer satisfaction with services

Ensure communication flows across local and global functions involved in category delivery

Develop strong working relationships with customer stakeholders at corporate and business unit levels

Support P2P processes as required in the delivery of procurement services

Present recommendations for efficiency, innovation, and cost optimization strategies in an advisory capacity

Professional Skill Requirements

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Multi-tasking and project management skills

Attention to detail and analytical problem-solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Adaptable communication skills to work across varied corporate cultures

Independent self-starter with a drive for results

Collaborative and able to deliver outcomes in a dynamic business environment

Skills and Qualifications

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

Supervisory experience not required

Experience in sourcing vendors, resource management, RPO, or staff augmentation is a plus

College graduate

Strong knowledge of procurement methodology and successful negotiation of complex purchasing agreements (especially in Contingent Labor/HR-Recruiting categories)

Good understanding of contingent labor-related legal landscape (employment law, immigration, work visa classifications, etc.)

Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and adopt a flexible approach

Comfortable working in multicultural environments and across organizational levels

Strong stakeholder management, relationship building, and customer-focused communication

Forward-thinking, solution-oriented, and self-managed team player

Comfortable working in matrix organizations

Ability to coach, mentor, and collaborate effectively

Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

Must not be a job hopper (less than one year per company)

Must not have an active application with the client

Must not be a current or former employee of Accenture