Manila - Procurement Operations Associate Manager/ External Talent Associate Manager
POSITION TITLE: Procurement Operations Associate Manager/ External Talent Associate Manager
WORK SETUP: Hybrid
Project Shift Schedule: Morning Shift
Project Rest Day: Weekends
Project/Team Location: Mandaluyong Robinsons, Cybergate Tower 2
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The External Talent Associate Manager will:
Lead sourcing exercises including RFIs and RFPs in the delivery of the category strategy and market unit objectives
Lead upfront market research and supplier identification for category projects
Business partner stakeholders to ensure delivery is aligned to procurement and stakeholder objectives
Work collaboratively with suppliers and stakeholders to lead, communicate and support sourcing and category management activities
Provide analysis of necessary sourcing activities to maintain the competitiveness of category contracts
Build trusted partnerships with our supplier panel to deliver our strategy and market unit objectives
Manage KPI reporting of supplier performance, and identify opportunities for data to improve the delivery of our category strategy
Perform total cost of ownership analysis for the evaluation of continuous cost improvement projects
Gather monthly performance-related data and prepare executive reports and presentations
Support supply market research for your category
Support sales & business development, spend & contract analysis, and category planning activities
Perform numerous complex problem-solving functions to ensure customer satisfaction with Accenture’s services
Ensure communication flows between the relevant functions at a local and global level that are involved in delivering the category strategy
Develop excellent working relationships with customer stakeholders at both the corporate and business unit levels
Support P2P processes as required in the delivery of procurement services to key category stakeholders.
Proactively present recommendations for efficiency, innovative ideas, cost optimization strategies, and new ways of working to the customer/stakeholder in an advisory capacity.
Professional Skill Requirements:
Excellent communication skills - written and verbal, including formal presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong multi-tasking skills.
Strong multi-phase project management skills.
Attention to detail, able to solve problems analytically.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Adaptable communication ability to conform to the varied corporate cultures and organizational structures of our customers.
Highly motivated independent self-starter who thrives on challenge and delivering exceptional results.
Possess a desire to learn and deliver as a true team player.
Collaborative and can drive favorable business outcomes in an efficient and agile manner, and who can flex to ever-dynamic business needs.
SKILL AND QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 7 years' experience in procurement, vendor management, supplier management, contracting
Supervisory experience is NOT required
Experience in sourcing vendors, managing resources, RPO, and staff augmentation is a plus. Supporting Southeast Asia is a nice-to-have but not a requirement.
College Graduates