Manulife

ProcurementSourcingandEngagementManager

Philippines FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Procurement Sourcing and Engagement Manager at Manulife. Skills: sourcing, procurement, stakeholder management, vendor management. Lead, manage, coach, and develop a team. Identify and execute strategies for high-value sourcing deals”

What You'll Achieve.

drive cost efficiencies; support business objectives; ensure alignment, governance, and service excellence; strengthen procurement practices; strengthen supplier relationships; strengthen end-to-end sourcing processes; drive continuous improvement across procurement operations; ensure compliance with procurement strategies and policies; ensure commercial feasibility and optimization; focus on accuracy and timeliness; ensure alignment and service delivery quality; ensure effective collaboration; ensure adherence to policies and standards

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

resolve procurement-related issues efficiently

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

At least 7 years of experience in sourcing, category management, or relevant procurement roles within a shared services environment, Proven experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation, Hands-on experience with procurement systems/tools such as Oracle, SAP Ariba, or Ivalua, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Access), Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field

Nice to Have

Experience working in Shared Services, Financial Services, or multinational organizations, Exposure to both direct and indirect spend categories in strategic sourcing, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment, negotiation and influencing skills

What You'll Do.

Identify and execute strategies for high-value sourcing deals

Collaborate with internal stakeholders on procurement strategies

Review and negotiate supplier contracts

low-value sourcing transactions

Guide and train team members on procurement processes

Coordinate with onshore sourcing managers

Support end-to-end sourcing activities

Manage stakeholder and supplier relationships

Address escalations and resolve procurement issues

Assess and communicate procurement impacts

Strengthen procurement governance and adherence

Support audit requirements and implement recommendations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partnering closely with onshore procurement stakeholders; Coordinate with onshore sourcing managers to ensure alignment and service delivery quality; Manage stakeholder and supplier relationships to ensure effective collaboration

Full Job Description

The Procurement Sourcing and Engagement Manager plays a key role in shaping and executing strategic sourcing initiatives that drive cost efficiencies and support business objectives. Based in a service delivery center, this role leads an offshore team while partnering closely with onshore procurement stakeholders to ensure alignment, governance, and service excellence. The position contributes to strengthening procurement practices, supplier relationships, and end-to-end sourcing processes. This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team, influence business-critical decisions, and drive continuous improvement across procurement operations. **Position 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 a 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 **Required Qualifications:** * At least 7 years of experience in sourcing, category management, or relevant procurement roles within a shared s

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