Head of Procurement Transformation - APAC
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Transformation Strategy:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement transformation strategy for the APAC region, aligning with the global procurement vision and objectives.
- Establish clear goals and KPIs to drive procurement transformation, cost savings, and process efficiencies.
- Proactively identify opportunities for improvements in procurement operations, supplier management, and procurement tools/technologies.
Team Management and Development:
- Provide strong leadership and guidance to a small regional procurement team based in the Philippines and India.
- Set clear objectives, KPIs, and targets for the team and ensure they are aligned with the overall procurement transformation strategy.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation within the team.
- Coach and develop team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including business leaders and senior management, to understand their procurement needs and align procurement strategies with their objectives.
- Build strong relationships with Clients and internal business partners to drive engagement, promote procurement initiatives, and establish credibility.
- Engage and negotiate with key suppliers to foster strategic partnerships and obtain favourable terms and conditions.
Procurement Excellence:
- Lead the implementation and execution of procurement best practices and standard processes throughout the APAC region.
- Drive the adoption of digital procurement technologies and tools to enhance efficiency and visibility.
- Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, contract management, supplier performance evaluation, and risk mitigation.
- Monitor and analyse procurement KPIs and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
- Implement robust governance and compliance frameworks to ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Change Management and Process Optimization:
- Drive change management initiatives to ensure successful implementation of procurement transformation projects.
- Identify process optimizations and lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement operations.
- Develop and deliver training programs to enhance procurement capabilities and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Establish and maintain robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks within the procurement function.
- Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, standards, and policies by implementing effective controls and procedures.
- Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Compliance departments to mitigate potential procurement-related risks.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. MBA or equivalent is desirable.
- Proven experience (10+ years) in procurement management roles, with a focus on procurement transformation and process improvement.
- Strong leadership skills, experience managing cross-functional teams, and a track record of successful team development.
- Extensive knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends, and industry standards.
- Experienced in managing procurement operations across multiple APAC markets.
- Solid understanding of digital procurement technologies and tools.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and build effective partnerships internally and externally.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to derive insights from data and leverage them to drive decision-making.
- Professional certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are advantageous.
