Functional Process Owner – Upstream Procurement - Manila

This role entails leadership of 4 individuals, including senior analysts, the Supplier Enablement Lead, and our Ariba Administrator, which supports tools and technology in the upstream domain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Execution: implement process steps within the upstream procurement area.
• Compliance: ensure adherence to global standards & local/regional regulations
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve operational process issues
• Feedback & Reporting: provide performance data and improvement suggestions to GPO
• Training and Support: Conduct functional training and onboarding sessions
• KPI Monitoring: Track and report on function-specific metrics
• Local Adaptation: Customize process steps to meet regional or departmental needs, only where required
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate process updates to local teams and leadership

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (Masters or Supply Chain certification preferred).
• 7+ years of procurement experience, with a focus on procurement operations.
• Prior people management/supervisory leadership role
• Action-oriented to drive results
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SAP, SAC, Ariba, etc.) including Supplier Onboarding, Sourcing, Contract Management, and relevant data analysis and proficiency tools, i.e. Microsoft Office.
• Solid process, systems and project management orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority
• Successful experience with global cross-functional and geographic collaboration leading to strong stakeholder relationships
• Excellent communication (i.e. verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Strong team orientation.
• Dynamic and creative with energy and vision to drive positive change throughout all organizational levels.
• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Positive “can do” attitude combined with customer orientation and focus.
• Analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving.

• Hybrid; 4x a week RTO
• Shifting schedule (mid or night shift)

• 14th-month pay
• Participation in the company's performance incentive program
• HMO coverage for employees on day 1, coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents upon regularization
• Retirement Benefit