Senior Manager / Associate Director, Group Sourcing

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

• Develop and execute category strategies, annual sourcing plans, and category roadmaps for assigned spend areas.
• Conduct spend analysis, supply market assessment, benchmarking, and opportunity identification to support sourcing decisions.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand demand, develop sourcing strategies, and maximize commercial value.
• Drive cost optimization, supplier rationalization, and value creation initiatives across assigned categories.
• Monitor category performance, market trends, and supplier developments to identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide sourcing expertise and guidance to Group Office and Business Unit stakeholders and Sourcing teams.

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects from business requirements gathering through contract execution for the assigned categories.
• Manage RFx activities, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and contract reviews.
• Deliver annual savings, cost avoidance, and service improvement targets for managed spend.
• Work closely with stakeholders, Legal, Risk, and Finance teams to ensure successful sourcing outcomes.
• Drive supplier selection, contract renewals, and sourcing process compliance.
• Manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance across assigned categories.
• Drive supplier performance, value delivery, and continuous improvement in cost, service, quality, and innovation.
• Support Tier 1 supplier governance and risk management activities.
• Provide regular performance updates and insights to Tier 1 Supplier Executive Sponsors.
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• Support the implementation and adoption of procurement systems, digital solutions, and AI-enabled sourcing initiatives.
• Act as a business champion for sourcing systems, data analytics, reporting, and process automation.
• Drive system enhancements, user adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leverage technology and analytics to improve sourcing effectiveness, efficiency, and decision-making. 

• Support sourcing governance, policy compliance, and risk management initiatives.
• Monitor sourcing KPIs and identify opportunities to improve sourcing effectiveness.
• Support implementation of sourcing transformation, process improvement, and procurement excellence initiatives.
• Promote sourcing best practices and process standardization across Group Office and Business Units. 

• Build strong relationships with business leaders and key functional stakeholders.
• Provide procurement and commercial advice to support business objectives.
• Support sourcing process improvements and adoption of procurement best practices.
• Contribute to transformation and other strategic initiatives as assigned.

• University graduate in Business /Laws/Supply Chain Management/Quantity Surveying/Hospitality or other relevant degrees to specific categories. 
• Relevant advanced degree or professional certification such as CIPS/CPSM would be of advantage.
• Over 10 years of experience in managing end-to-end sourcing and high spend strategic negotiations of relevant procurement categories, at strategic level in international financial institutes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.  Ability to present and influence with top level internal and external parties.  
• Strong cost and risk management
• Self-motivated team player, who has energy and drive, also able to motivate and get the best out of a multi-functional team and matrix organization.
• Capable of operating in a dynamic environment and able to balance short-term business needs with the long-term requirements of our business.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.  Asian language skills would be an advantage.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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