Procurement Projects

Procurement Projects & Strategy Support Manulife Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines The Procurement Projects & Strategy Support offers a strategic opportunity to be part of the Global Procurement Strategy and Reporting function, where you will lead and support initiatives that shape procurement operations across global, regional, local, and MBPS teams. It’s a chance to work at the intersection of data, systems, and strategy—driving meaningful impact through insights and innovation. By ensuring data integrity, optimizing reporting systems, and leading process improvements, this role empowers procurement teams to make informed, strategic decisions. It supports the development and governance of procurement controls and standards, directly contributing to operational excellence and alignment with our global mission. The successful candidate will gain exposure to high-impact projects, act as a subject matter expert, and influence procurement practices at a global scale. They will sharpen their leadership, analytical, and systems design skills while serving as a trusted advisor and change agent in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Position Responsibilities Data Management: Understands data sources and structures; reconciles cross-system discrepancies; troubleshoots reporting environments; ensures data governance and control. Analytics: Translates user requirements into analytical strategies; identifies relevant data sources; builds metrics, models, and methodologies to support. Management Reporting: Designs and delivers digitized reports and dashboards; visualizes data to support decision-making; draws key insights and communicates them effectively; trains end-users on tools and outputs. Insight Generation: Formulates actionable recommendations based on findings; proposes alternatives and continuous improvement opportunities; supports strategic decision-making. Project Leadership: Independently leads workstreams or projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines; contributes to project planning and stakeholder engagement. Expert Advisory: Acts as a go-to resource for colleagues, offering expert advice and guidance in areas of specialization with a high degree of authority. Problem Solving: Applies advanced analytical thinking to filter, interpret, and validate complex and evolving data sets; resolves issues with minimal guidance. Communication: Clearly articulates needs, findings, and recommendations; presents work to stakeholders in both technical and non-technical terms; supports change management through effective communication. Required Qualifications Graduate of bachelor’s degree or above with 3-5 years of business modeling and management reporting. Language skills: fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) is a must. Analytic skills: strong knowledge in business modeling and/or management reporting. Tools: proven competence in advanced Excel functions (macros and scripts) and other Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, PPT, Visio, and Outlook). Technical skills: strong knowledge of common querying languages (e.g. SQL) and visualization tools, especially PowerBI (or other tools like QlikView and Tableau as an alternative); demonstrated experience in handling large data sets and relational databases. Communication: high-level written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly and accurately translate business requirements into non-technical and lay terms and in communicating insights to team members and management. Preferred Qualifications 1-2 years of procurement, supply chain, or related working experience. When you join our team We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. #J-18808-Ljbffr