Strategic Sourcing & Engagement Lead

Manulife; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Manulife Manila is seeking a Procurement Sourcing and Engagement Manager to lead an offshore team within our service delivery center. You will partner with onshore procurement stakeholders to ensure alignment, governance, and service excellence across end-to-end sourcing programs.

You will drive cost efficiencies, negotiate supplier contracts, and strengthen governance while mentoring a high-performing team in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in sourcing, category management or procurement roles within a shared services environment.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.
• Proficiency with procurement systems/tools and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, coach, and develop a team of procurement specialists.
• Identify and execute high-value sourcing strategies aligned with savings targets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement strategies and policies.
• Review and negotiate supplier contracts for feasibility and optimization.
• Manage high-volume, low-value sourcing transactions with accuracy and timeliness.
• Guide and train team members on procurement processes, negotiations, and deal finalization.
• Coordinate with onshore sourcing managers for 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 for effective collaboration.
• Address escalations and resolve procurement-related issues efficiently.
• Contribute to business initiatives by assessing procurement impacts.
• Strengthen governance and ensure adherence to policies and standards.
• Support audit requirements and implement audit recommendations.

Skills

Sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management/business

Tools

Oracle

SAP Ariba

Ivalua

Job description

Manulife Manila is seeking a Procurement Sourcing and Engagement Manager to lead an offshore team within our service delivery center. You will partner with onshore procurement stakeholders to ensure alignment, governance, and service excellence across end-to-end sourcing programs.

You will drive cost efficiencies, negotiate supplier contracts, and strengthen governance while mentoring a high-performing team in a fast-paced, multinational environment.