Position Purpose:
The Procurement Senior Manager will lead the Procurement team in organizing and supervising purchasing function of the company which includes managing daily activities in purchasing to include day to day and capital projects purchases, managing contracts including administering, negotiating, reviewing, renewing, filing, and evaluating for availability, price, term, and quality of products. Coordinating bid process and ensuring compliance with procurement conflict of interest policies and regulations.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Manages and leads all procurement specialists on their performance and development
• Monitors suppliers’ performance annually or as frequently as needed during the year.
• Oversees and provides guidance for sourcing and procurement activities of the organization.
• Initiates business partnerships with suppliers and service providers to secure the most advantageous terms
• Meets and transacts with sales and technical team of vendors to make sure the company is getting the best solution in terms of the use of tools, equipment, and services
• Devises and employs productive sourcing strategies for different commodities
• Increase the portfolio of vendors
• Provides guidance on vendor accreditation and review process
• Reviews and endorses the vendor accreditation for final approval of the Senior Director of Finance
• Performs final review of vendor quotations and vendor comparisons from quotations received. Recommends the final vendor to be selected and routes to the requesting department head for approval which will be the basis of PO creation and for final approval by the Senior Director of Finance.
• Seeks cost saving initiatives and opportunities for goods and services
• Interface directly with operations leaders and department heads for procurement strategies, programs, processes (new implementation and improvements), requirements, and anything related to procurement, in coordination with the Senior Director of Finance.
• Works together with the Accounts Payable Team and its Leader on any vendor issues and concerns for immediate resolution from the vendor.
• Handles the soonest closure of any escalations from vendors and internal clients
• Handles Contract Management review, approval and renewals/terminations.
• Examines and re-evaluates existing contracts to maintain quality, cost and delivery requirements
• Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing policies, standards, regulations, or laws
• Other tasks include the ff:
o Fund management under Procurement monitoring
o Reviews accrual file submitted to Accounts Payable team monthly
o Participates in the Financial and Tax audit relating to Procurement
• Tasks to be assigned by the Senior Director of Finance
Minimum Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Skills):
1. With experience handling supervision or management over a procurement group, setting up and updating procurement policies and implementing procurement processes with internal controls, adequate documentation and reporting mechanisms.
2. Seasoned with at least 10 years managerial work experience overseeing and driving the sourcing and procurement functions of companies. With at least 3 years managerial experience with BPO companies is preferred.
3. Knowledge on effective RFQ processes for sourcing and screening vendors is a must.
4. Strong negotiation skills to drive cost savings yet achieving quality goods and services is a must.
5. Strong presentation skills, verbal communication skills and written communication skills are a must.
6. Knowledgeable on taxation related to vendors, AP process, cost/expense analyses, accrual accounting and month-end closing
7. Preferable with Finance or Accounting bachelor’s degree and has at least worked for 3 years in General Ledger Accounting or Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets Accounting.
8. With audit experience is preferred
9. With high proficiency in exel, powerpoint and word and other MS applications is a must
10. Ability to handle multiple tasks and work with shifting priorities is preferred.
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