Senior Procurement Officer

QBE Insurance; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

QBE Insurance in the Philippines is seeking an experienced procurement lead to drive sourcing initiatives, evaluate supplier performance, and ensure bidding integrity. The successful candidate will manage supplier relations, negotiate terms, and align procurement activities with corporate policies.

Required is a Bachelor's degree and about 8 years of relevant experience, with strong MS Excel and ERP system skills. Willingness to travel may be needed for urgent procurement matters across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 8 years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives and invite potential vendors for accreditation (S&P).
• Analyze trends to identify savings opportunities.
• Oversee supplier performance surveys and provide assessments.
• Drive procurement processes while maintaining policy compliance.
• Negotiate prices and terms with vendors to optimize value.
• Review and organize bids, POs, and contracts for completeness.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Negotiation

Procurement

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Sourcing

MS Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives and invite possible vendors for accreditation (S&P)
• Analyze trends and opportunities to identify savings opportunities
• Lead supplier performance surveys and provide overall assessment
• Lead audit activities applicable to Procurement process
• Drive suppliers compliance to the PO terms (PPP) and conditions
• Ensure bidding process integrity at all times (PPP)
• Support initiatives to drive procurement processes, improve vendor management and reduce risk.
• Drives compliance to Procurement and company policies
• Highest integrity on Procurement transactions by ensuring confidentiality of proposals and related information.
• Maintain good relations with vendors and keep up-to-date with vendor offerings (EA/CF)
• Work cooperatively with various end-users (EA/CF)
• Maintain good working relationship with counterparts in other regions (EA/CF)
• Organize and participate to product presentations by the suppliers to the interested end-users
• Support supplier performance evaluations and document end-user comments regarding supplier supplies and services
• Review submitted purchase requests and check completeness & compliance
• Organize invitation to bid, purchase orders and contracts that captures all the necessary details and in a timely manner
• Prepare and analyze overall canvass summary and recommendation
• Negotiate with vendors regarding the prices and relevant terms
• Ensure completeness of submitted documents by vendors for accreditation
• Provide procurement expertise and assist end-users for procurement-related matters
• Collaboratively work with end-users, suppliers

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Required Experience

• 8 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• High degree of numeracy & attention to details
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with end-users and vendors
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks
• Good negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel and stay in Cebu for urgent Procurement matters
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office software
• Trainings in Procurement-related functions a plus but not required
• Ability to benchmark from other Shared Services Industry, BPOs or other industries when applicable
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written) with superiors, colleagues, suppliers and staff
• Good presentation skills
• High sense of urgency to support corporate requirements

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Sourcing or Vendor Management highly preferred

Preferred Knowledge

• Deeper knowledge of the procurement process
• Deeper understanding of the procurement requirements in the shared services industry
• Deeper knowledge of category management & the ability to source vendors
• Deeper knowledge on Supplier Management
• Basic knowledge on commercial law is a plus.

QBE Cultural DNA

Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our DNA (which interlinks seven cultural elements) – because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. We expect all employees to role model and inspire the right behaviours that link to our cultural elements:

• We are customer-focused
• We are technical experts
• We are inclusive
• We are fast-paced
• We are courageous
• We are accountable
• We are a team

All employees are expected to adhere to QBE’s Code of Ethics and Conduct and apply sound risk management practices

US Only - Disclaimer

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Global Disclaimer

The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Intentional collaboration
• Managing performance
• Negotiation
• Process Improvements
• Procurement
• Purchasing Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Vendor Management

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.