Procurement Specialist

at  Manulife

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

We’re looking for Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement Operations team at MBPS. In this role, you are expected to Support operational business requirements related to the end-to-end procurement process timely and efficiently and Identify and resolve any issues related to P2P ensuring timely and accurate processing.
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QUALIFICATIONS:

• College/University graduate
• Experience with procurement, procurement process or procurement systems
• Experience working with procurement contracts and related legal document is an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to learn new technologies and tools quickly and work effectively in a changing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact both verbally and in writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Attention to details and accuracy are critical in completing tasks.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Good organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks.
• Effective coping skills and an outward positive attitude toward work and change.
• Flexibility to shift schedules.

• Support operational business requirements related to the end-to-end procurement process timely and efficiently.
• Identify and resolve any issues related to P2P ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Liase with internal departments (like Finance, Procurement and Invoicing) to ensure smooth and efficient P2P operations.
• Monitor compliance with procurement policies and procedures, including adherence to contract terms and regulatory requirements.
• Support Procurement COE in completing projects to uphold business initiatives which may include data clean-up or management of data integrity.
• Provide support into system and procedural documentation and training.
• Support the business through regular and daily monitoring of the Shared Mailbox and established incident management tool to respond timely and resolve business requirements.