Procurement Manager

at  Link Group

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled Procurement Manager to oversee procurement activities across various categories, driving commercial benefits for Corporate Markets APAC. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to best practices throughout the sourcing, negotiation, contract finalization, and supplier management processes.

EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• CIPS qualification or equivalent, with relevant demonstrated Procurement experience.
• Proven experience in managing sourcing exercises and delivering financial benefits.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and achieve stakeholder results.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deliver against overall objectives.
• Demonstrated autonomy within agreed parameters.
• Excellent commercial acumen with a track record of delivering savings.
• Customer-focused approach with good analytical skills.

Strategic Focus:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve business outcomes while delivering commercial benefits.
• Enhance supplier performance to optimize value for Corporate Markets APAC.Operational Management:
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their requirements and facilitate the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
• Manage end-to-end RFPs, from requirements definition to contract agreement, while guiding stakeholder groups.
• Lead key contract renewals, pursuing RFPs where feasible and negotiating renewals on favorable terms when RFPs are not viable.
• Ensure alignment with global approaches and supply agreements.
• Review spending and assist the CM Head of Procurement in planning activities to meet financial objectives and savings targets.
• Take a leadership role in specific category areas and propose category plans.
• Ensure suppliers deliver optimal value, adhering to contract terms and preventing unauthorized fee increases.
• Develop contractual arrangements with preferred suppliers to ensure the delivery of high-quality service to Corporate Markets and its customers.

Governance & Risk:

• Ensure supply chain safety, sustainability, and appropriate accreditation.
• Establish mechanisms for continual risk management and performance improvement in the supply chain.