Procurement Manager

As part of our Procurement transformation journey this role is designed to elevate capability streamline operations and drive strategic value creation. The Procurement Manager will lead high-impact sourcing strategies and execution across categories while enabling digital transformation AI adoption and process optimization aligned with evolving business priorities.

This role requires a strategic insight-driven capability acting as a key partner to stakeholders and a driver of Procurement excellence in Vietnam

Position Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing

• Lead end-to-end sourcing strategies and execution for key categories (e.g. Technology Professional Services IT Conference Meeting Events Facilities ).

• Develop category strategies aligned with business objectives focusing on value creation innovation and risk management beyond cost savings.

• Drive supplier segmentation strategic partnerships and performance management to ensure long-term value and resilience.

• Lead negotiations for critical contracts ensuring favorable commercial outcomes secured while maintaining supplier collaboration.

2. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across functions ensuring Procurement is engaged early in planning cycles.

• Translate business needs into sourcing strategies with a strong focus on customer-centricity and agility.

• Drive compliance with procurement policies and frameworks while enhancing user experience in sourcing and buying processes.

3. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify and lead initiatives to simplify standardize and automate procurement processes.

• Drive continuous improvement aligned with global best practices and transformation priorities.

• Strengthen procurement governance including vendor risk management contract compliance and audit readiness.

4. Digitalization & AI Enablement

• Champion adoption and optimization of procurement platforms.

• Identify opportunities to integrate AI-driven insights automation and analytics into sourcing and procurement operations.

• Support the development of data-driven decision-making including predictive analytics for demand pricing and supplier performance.

5. Reporting & Insights

• Deliver actionable insights through spend analytics savings tracking and performance reporting.

• Provide transparency on key procurement KPIs including cost efficiency compliance supplier performance and risk.

• Use data to influence business decisions and support strategic planning.

6. Transformation & Change Management

• Actively contribute to Procurement transformation initiatives including AI roadmap and operating model evolution.

• Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption of new tools processes and ways of working.

• Mentor and uplift procurement capability within the team

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Finance or related discipline (Masters degree is a plus).

• 10 years of experience in Indirect Procurement with exposure to complex categories such as Technology Professional Service IT Conference Meeting Event Office renovation.

• Proven track record in strategic sourcing contract negotiation and supplier management.

• Strong English communication skills with both internal and external partners.

• Experience with procurement platforms (e.g. Ivalua SAP Ariba Fieldglass or equivalent).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to digital transformation automation or AI-related initiatives is highly valued.

• Experience in a multinational or matrix organization and team management is preferred.

• Advanced Negotiation & Influencing: Strong ability to manage complex negotiations and influence senior stakeholders.

• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of commercial drivers cost structures and supplier economics.

• Data & Digital Mindset: Comfortable leveraging data analytics digital tools and AI-enabled insights to drive decisions.

• Process Excellence: Proven capability in process redesign simplification and operational efficiency.

• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams and seniority levels.

• Change Agility: Ability to lead and adapt in a fast-evolving transformation-focused environment.

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

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