We are hiring for a Category Manager!
Performs strategic procurement functions, supplies & inventory control and vendor selection & management. Ensure compliance to established procurement guidelines and promote efficiency and alignment by understanding and communicating customer needs and requirements throughout the organization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Initiate sourcing activities in North America.Co
nduct tenders, biddings, price & terms negotiations, vendor qualification, selection, and accreditatio
nBuild vendor relatio
nship and manage their good standing, co
ntrol vendor performance and agreed KPI, and by checking compliance to agreed stipulations during the order process.Identify improvement opportunities and value adding activities with focus on improving turn-around time and increasing efficiency.Participate and support the team’s Process Improvement Projects together with identified POCs of different Functio
nal Groups: Corporate, Shared Services, Operations and Operations Support Teams in support of the company or management’s initiatives.Ensure compliance of internal clients to the new process and makes use of measurement tools to determine effectiveness.Initiate sourcing, bidding, negotiations, and vendor accreditation of newly developed suppliers who will supply products and services to the company.Manage and co
ntrol the procurement processing of assigned commodities and sites including payables to vendors.Receive and acknowledge purchase requests, process purchase orders, co
ntact vendors for quotations, follow up on outstanding purchase orders, check goods delivered, and issue items to requestors.Identify and resolve potential purchasing problems; follow up to ensure timely and accurate product delivery.Coordinate with other internal parties when in need of help regarding issuance during odd hours.Co
nstantly review policies to include best practices from other industries.Comply with all the tests and audits that will be co
nducted by internal and external auditors.Co
nduct co
ntinuous improvement diagnosis through regular review and compliance process audits.Maintain files and records of materials, prices, inventories, and deliveries.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer or Engineering or equivalent related experience
Experience:
3-5 years experience in purchasing and commodity sourcingSAP other ERP systems knowledge/experience preferredExperience in US/other regions category managementWith BPO/multinatio
nal company background
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics:
Proficient perso
nal computer skills including Microsoft Office.Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills (in English).Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and organize work in a multitasked environment.Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule.Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.Display critical problem solving skills, quick/creative thinking, decision making and initiative.Strong customer relatio
nship management skillsAdaptability and flexibility to the changing business enviro
nmentAdvanced knowledge of procurement principlesAdvanced negotiation and Project Management skillsMid to Advanced level negotiation experience and Project Management skills preferredExcellent presentation skillsProficient in KPI and Performance MeasurementExcellent analytical skills and reaso
ning abilityAmenable to work in BGC on a hybrid set-up/night shift schedule
ABOUT ALORICA PHILIPPINESAlorica is a leading provider of Business Process Outsourcing solutions that span the entire customer lifecycle.Here’s the deal – we think serving clients is awesome. And that’s why, when it comes down to it, we really only do one thing – we make lives better…one interaction at a time.THE PHILIPPINES – OUTSTANDING OUTSOURCINGThe Philippines has consistently proven to be an exceptional location for the outsourcing industry. High proficiency in English, an educated workforce, robust and reliable technology infrastructure and lower operational costs all contribute to the nation’s reputation as a market leader.THE ALORICA PHILIPPINES FOOTPRINT30,500 employees. 17 sites. 12 cities. Three regions.INDUSTRIES WE LOVE. INDUSTRIES WE SERVE.Automotive | Technology | Healthcare & Insurance | Retail & E-Commerce | Financial Services | Media & Entertainment | Travel & Transportation