Procurement Category Manager

About The Job

The Procurement Category Manager will c ontribute in the development and implementation of sourcing and supplier selection strategy.

What Youll Do

Identify Procurement strategy for the assigned Category (can be IT, Marketing, HR and Group Services) and works with multiple suppliers to determine the best deals for the company based on quality, price, speed of delivery, payment terms and ensure contract Service Level Agreements have been agreed with the relevant business owners.

• Facilitates RFP Process - Reviews, evaluates, and approves specifications for issuing and awarding bids which includes but not limited to software, IT related items, service contracting, various marketing materials.
• Performs cost benefit analysis and track KPI metrics to identify source of cost reduction/avoidance and improve effectiveness.
• Contracting
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clarity of the specifications, SOW and expectations of the company
• Resolves supplier/contractor grievances and HCPH claims against suppliers
• Ensures payment terms are managed and optimized in favor of the company resulting in improved cash flows.
• Spearheads process improvement activities and automation proj ects.
• Ensure compliance to Global and HCPH procurement processes
  
  

What You Need To Have

• Must have at least 5 years solid working experience as Category Manager is required for this position handling various commodities such as IT (Telco, Hardware, Software, Developments), Marketing, HR Services, Facility Services 
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Experience in collecting, analyzing data and reporting
• Knowledge in the following areas:  
  
  

> Procurement Operations

>Spend Management (Sourcing and Procurement)

>Project/Service Management

>Business Process Improvements/Business Analytics

>Excellent oral and written communication skills

>Knowledge in SAP or other ERP system is a must

Job Perks Youll Enjoy

• Hybrid work set-up
• Permanent dayshift schedule
• Up to 20% variable performance-based bonus
• HMO on Day 1 / HMO with dependents
• Access to mental health coverage and wellness partners
• Wellness Leave and Birthday Leave benefits
• Internal career mobility options
  
  

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