Commodity Manager

Join AIA as a Commodity Manager, responsible for negotiating favourable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers and third-party providers. You'll work closely with the Technology team to ensure timely delivery of transformation and digital initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure strict compliance with procurement requirements and AIA's local sourcing policies.
• Analyse the Philam Group's spend profile to understand and develop plans for category transformations and key cost measures.
• Manage Technology and Outsourcing Arrangements as a Commodity Manager.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing activities, from supplier identification to contract management and benefit tracking.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, develop, and execute data, report, and dashboard requirements.
• Educate stakeholders and build a risk-based supplier management culture with the Head of Strategic Sourcing.
• Develop key supplier relationships and act as a change support for stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 4-year college education in business courses like Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Business Management, or Administration.
• At least 8 years of experience in a sourcing and procurement managerial role.
• Preferred certifications include supply chain or procurement memberships.
• Experience with P2P systems like SAP or Ariba, project management, and developing relationships with senior stakeholders is desirable.

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