Procurement Specialist

Reed Elsevier Shared Services (Philippines) Inc Company; Manila; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

RELX is seeking a highly experienced procurement professional to join the Direct Spend team in Manila. The role develops sourcing strategies for Content Acquisition, Development and Operations, and leads supplier negotiations.

You will analyze spend, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions while working with global stakeholders. Proficiency with Excel, Tableau, Power BI and AI tools will support data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree holder and 3-5 years procurement experience.
• Experience with data analytics and spend management.
• Experience leading or supporting RFPs, RFIs and RFQs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage procurement strategies for direct spend.
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and manage contracts.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align on cost management.
• Lead supplier development and demand management initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

AI tools

Negotiation

Analytical skills

RFP/RFI/RFQ management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree holder

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

The RELX Global Procurement (GP) function is a strategic procurement organization with global responsibilities for the sourcing of direct and indirect spend. The successful candidate will be a member of the Direct Spend team. This position develops and implements sourcing strategies in the areas of Direct spend (Content Acquisition and Development, Content Operations) for RELX divisions. The role initiates new strategic partnerships between suppliers and Business Stakeholders, manages and develops existing partnerships; understands and analyzes legal terms, obtains project requirements, creates new contract drafts, analyzes supplier contract documents, negotiates favorable conditions and terms with individual or multiple suppliers, and collaborates with stakeholders for alignment on cost management and revenue enablement. The role's primary focus is analyzing the Content Acquisition and Development area of spend and required services, with a secondary focus on managing negotiations for Content Operations initiatives (e.g. web research, data extraction/collection/conversion), supplier development (resources and capabilities) and demand management, as well as redesigning processes and supply chains to deliver on cost reduction and efficiency strategies. This position shall liaise with Procurement colleagues in crossover areas of like activities, engaging Business Stakeholders to understand the needs of the business and drive collaboration in leveraging spend and suppliers that deliver an increased value in cost and operational efficiencies to RELX. This is a highly experienced and/or qualified professional role, requiring in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in the job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. The role demonstrates mastery of concepts and procedures in Content Acquisition and Operations, solves complex problems using critical thinking, and works independently with minimal guidance.

Accountabilities:

Content Strategy.

Develop, manage and execute procurement strategies, demonstrating strong subject matter expertise in Content Acquisition, Development and Operations, utilizing procurement expertise.

Content Spend Management:

Develop procurement strategies to generate value and savings across data licensing, data sourcing, and Content Operations initiatives (e.g. web research, data extraction/collection/conversion). Build annual cost savings programs aligned with business strategy, manage negotiations, supplier development, and demand management, and design cost models and efficient processes/supply chains to support strategic content and cost‑reduction goals.

Business Partnerships.

Initiate new strategic partnerships between suppliers and Business Stakeholders, and manage and develop existing partnerships; understand and analyze legal terms, obtain project requirements, create new contract drafts, analyze supplier contract documents, and negotiate favorable conditions and terms with individual or multiple suppliers.

Stakeholder Collaboration.

Liaise with Procurement colleagues in crossover areas of like activities, engaging Business Stakeholders to understand the needs of the business and drive collaboration in leveraging spend and suppliers that deliver increased value in cost and operational efficiencies to RELX.

Supplier Management.

Manage supplier relationships to consistently deliver value based on best practice and business ethics. Implements an effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Programme for all relevant suppliers. Comply with processes and tools for standardized supplier categorization (Critical, Strategic, Preferred, Approved), performance metrics, including benchmarking against similar industries and best practices.

Process Improvement.

Identify, evaluate and recommend business process improvement opportunities to senior management and Business Stakeholders, utilizing expert procurement knowledge, current and emerging business models and creative business approaches.

Strategy.

Provide strategic procurement expertise and support to RELX Business units, functions and subsidiaries. Develop strategies for assigned activities consistently and support overall strategy of the Global Direct Spend category strategy.

Systems and Tools.

Ensure that all relevant processes, systems and tools are used effectively, and that relevant projects are listed in the Global Procurement Pro‑pipeline database with all fields updated accordingly.

Training and Communication.

Communicate best procurement practices and policies, and provide communication and training to teams, customers and procurement professionals, as appropriate.

Compliance and Demand Management.

Devise strategies and work with Business stakeholder to increase compliance and manage demand through the selection and use of fit for purpose materials, services and emerging technologies and innovation.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree holder 3-5 years of Procurement Experience Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, AI tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT) The successful candidate will likely have significant work experience and strong knowledge of supply chain procurement. Experience managing supplier relationships, supply chain, and business process improvement, as well as process and tools experience General procurement experience and expertise Critical thinking to assess situations and solve problems. Strong influencing and negotiation skills that can be used to coordinate projects, and drive initiatives Excellent communication skills is critical Experience in supporting or leading RFP's, RFI's and RFQ's to suppliers Excellent quantitative/analytical skills Excellent project management skills; able to work independently on self-selected tasks Excellent people management and development skills especially with remote or long‑distance employees Experience with Microsoft Power BI and Oracle Fusion preferred Knowledge of Content Acquisition, Development and Operations (e.g. web research, data extraction/ data collection) is also preferred Proficiency in local European/ Asian languages an advantage but not required Ability to quickly learn and apply enterprise AI tools and technologies to support technical workflows and business objectives.

We know your well‑being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights. RELX is a global provider of information‑based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.