Senior Manager, Technology Procurement

Schedule: Monday - Friday (07:00 AM - 04:00 PM PHT)

What are we looking for?

As a Senior Manager, Technology Procurement reporting to the Group Head of Corporate and Technology Procurement, you will be an integral part of the centralised procurement leadership team together leading the procurement function to become a strategic and integrated function, delivering efficient and long-term value. 

You will lead and develop Category Management plans and delivery of Technology category. You will be leading the procurement activity plan for each FY and advising on procurement activities to optimise total cost of ownership, whilst ensuring continuing value for money outcomes and contract performance is achieved.

Skills Required:

• 8+ years' experience in end-to-end procurement and exposure to Technology category, market leading commercial models and supplier market trends
• Extensive experience in the development, creation and execution of Technology Category Management strategies and procurement activity plan with measurable and achievable benefits and outcomes aligned to business needs.
• Deep expertise in commercial contract negotiations, supplier management, and procurement (within the
• technology and education sector is an advantage)
• Experience managing complex end-to-end procurement life cycle from requirements gathering, sourcing strategy, strategic planning, tender development, evaluation and contract management.
• Experience collaborating with C-suite executives to develop and align organisational procurement strategies with business goals
• Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple activities in parallel, and meet competing deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with and influence stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of best practice and the ability to develop continuous improvement initiatives, including identifying opportunities to drive and secure value delivery.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in current category management and procurement practices, including relevant frameworks and methodologies.
• Experience with procurement software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms).
• Technical expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership skills to make an impact and assist IDP to achieve successful business and commercial outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of the procurement framework, probity requirements and best practice.

Nice to Have:

• A tertiary qualification, preferably an undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business or Law with Procurement disciplines, is highly desirable.

What will you do?

• Designing, implementing, and executing enterprise-wide procurement initiatives, strategies and plans for Technology category (excluding Technology) across Student Placement, IELTS, Corporate (Enterprise), and Digital Marketing business verticals
• Shaping the long-term procurement pipeline for Technology category of spend across Cybersecurity, Digital, Cloud, Infrastructure, Data & AI, SaaS, and Managed Services ensuring alignment with the business strategy and objectives.
• Leading and advising on procurement processes in line with strategic direction, procurement strategy and compliance frameworks.
• Assessing procurement and probity risk and implementing mitigation plans.
• Leading high-value, complex negotiations across technology Category ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Fostering strategic supplier relationships unlocking opportunities and long-term mutual value.
• Conducting supplier performance and relationship management reviews with the business.
• Foster relationships with the business units, global leadership directors and C-suite to create buy in and assist in the resolution of procurement enquiries.
• Improve procurement category performance across global based procurement and category plans and deliver cost savings / value for money outcomes by leveraging best practice procurement mechanisms.
• Where the relationships are enterprise-wide, perform contract management activities, including managing supplier performance, to ensure IDPs priorities and contractual obligations are met.
• Provide contract and commercial expertise when advising on procurement activities.
• Create and implement strategic sourcing strategies, including developing and executing effective negotiation plans.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge to provide innovative input to sourcing strategies to achieve increased benefits and value for money outcomes.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement activities for high value, high-risk sourcing events in alignment with the Procurement Plan and Policy

Join the awesome team and enjoy these benefits & perks:

• Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
• Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
• Financial Assistance Program
• Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
• Complimentary Sleeping Quarters, Coffee at no cost
• Complimentary Office Fitness and Wellness Facilities at no cost
• Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities
• Accessible location at the heart of Metro Manila --- the Mega Tower, EDSA

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