Procurement Manager

Job Description : STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT MANAGER PHILIPINNES A multinational company in Ortigas is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager. In this job, you will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of sourcing categories and strategic sourcing projects. About the Strategic Procurement Manager Role: Reporting to Head of Finance as an individual contributor, you will be expected to deliver strategic and operational procurement advice and services for the business. Key Responsibilities: · Provide strategic advice and recommendations on procurement activities aligned with finance and ensure alignment with policies · Ensure that the procurement process is used as an opportunity to optimise spend and achieve value-adding initiatives to the sourcing categories · Develop category strategies, optimise spend opportunities, facilitate and lead sourcing projects · Take charge of supplier negotiation, tactical purchasing and create and maintain strong supplier relationships · Participate and support the execution of projects within the business together with global, regional, and local teams To succeed in this role, you must have solid experience in supply chain management, engineering, finance or project management gained from a multinational organisation. Key Requirements: · Must have at least 15 years of solid experience in procurement gained from a reputable multinational organisation · Must have a strategic mindset and be results-oriented · Good communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and simplify finance messages to non-finance stakeholders · Experienced in working with senior stakeholders and business leaders · Meticulous, detailed, resourceful and self-driven · Knowledge of SAP is advantageous · Must be open to global mobility with an ambition to pursue an international career

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