Strategic Sourcing & Engagement Lead

Manulife Insurance Malaysia; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Financial Corporation seeks a Procurement Sourcing and Engagement Manager to lead an offshore team and partner with onshore stakeholders to drive end-to-end sourcing, governance, and service excellence from a service delivery center in Manila. The role focuses on cost efficiencies, supplier relationships, and continuous improvement within procurement operations.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in sourcing or procurement, strong contract negotiation skills, and hands-on experience

Qualifications

• 7+ years in sourcing, category management, or procurement roles within a shared services environment.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, coach, and develop a team of procurement specialists.
• Identify and execute strategies for high-value sourcing deals aligned with savings targets and business needs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement strategies and policies.
• Review and negotiate supplier contracts to ensure commercial feasibility and optimization.
• Manage high-volume, low-value sourcing transactions with focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Guide and train team members on procurement processes, negotiations, and deal finalization.
• Coordinate with onshore sourcing managers to ensure alignment and service delivery quality.
• Support end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier onboarding, risk mitigation, contract management, and purchasing.
• Manage stakeholder and supplier relationships to ensure effective collaboration.
• Address escalations and resolve procurement-related issues efficiently.
• Contribute to business initiatives by assessing and communicating procurement impacts.
• Strengthen procurement governance and ensure adherence to policies and standards.
• Support audit requirements and implement audit recommendations.

Skills

Team leadership

Contract negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Procurement governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP Ariba

Ivalua

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manulife Financial Corporation seeks a Procurement Sourcing and Engagement Manager to lead an offshore team and partner with onshore stakeholders to drive end-to-end sourcing, governance, and service excellence from a service delivery center in Manila. The role focuses on cost efficiencies, supplier relationships, and continuous improvement within procurement operations.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in sourcing or procurement, strong contract negotiation skills, and hands-on experience