Head of Procurement
QBE Insurance Group Limited, Manila, Philippines
Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
The Head of Procurement reports to the SVP - Strategy and Business Operations with the goal to lead and further develop the Procurement function delivering end-to-end Procurement support to QBE businesses globally and locally. The purpose of the Procurement function within QBE is to enable the creation of value for QBE, its customers and partners, through partnering with the business to deliver strategic, cost-effective supply solutions with sustainable outcomes and mitigation of supply chain risks, in a manner that is consistent with our DNA.
Primary Responsibilities
- Strategy and Planning: Development and leading Procurement Business plans and strategies for the further development of the Procurement function and define Procurement strategies in line with the overall QBE business strategy and objectives.
- Development and contribution to define and implement annual and multi-year category strategies including engagement of business units and identification of initiatives.
- Provides insight on future direction of Procurement, continuously considering market and scanning horizon.
- Set economic and/or qualitative and quantitative targets for each procurement action.
- Managing stakeholder and flexible to work different hours to cater to different geographies.
Policy, Process and Procedures:
- Development and ownership of Global as well as local Procurement Policy and Procedures and end-to-end Procurement Processes.
- Advocates and champions strategic sourcing value & approaches across QBE, driving compliance to policy.
- Ensure development, implementation and adaptation of Sustainable Procurement inclusion by Social enterprises and review supply chains to comply with QBE's Code of Ethics and the Modern Slavery Act.
Supplier/Customer Focus:
- Development, implementation and ownership of Supplier Management Framework and Handbook for Global Operations and suppliers.
- Drive the improvement of supplier performance through proactively managing relationships, measure performance against contractual requirements, service standards and adherence to commercial provision.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with executives, GM's and business unit representatives (e.g. Supplier panel managers) to collaboratively drive benefits from supplier relationships.
People Management:
- Lead and manage the operations of service delivery and procurement function and FTE to successfully add value to QBE as an organization.
- Lead Data and Reporting offshore team to drive best in class reports and tools delivering insights for efficient decision making.
- Drive employee satisfaction and career development opportunities for each individual team member.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Required Experience:
10+ years relevant experience.
Preferred Competencies/Skills:
- Excellent communication skills at all levels of organization including executives and Board, and suppliers.
- Excellent Leadership and management skills.
- Stakeholder Management and ability to interact at all levels of the organisation.
- Problem solving and persuasive abilities.
- Expert experience in contract negotiations.
- Business case development.
- Change management skills.
- Convincing and influencing.
- Fluent in English.
- Able to identify opportunities to work collaboratively with other teams/units to resolve issues and develop best practice solutions.
- Decision making skills aligned to business strategy and objectives.
- Ability to resolve issues under time constraint.
Preferred Experience:
Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement and in operating expenses control, with proven ability to develop and deliver strategic vision, clear understanding of Procurement management and experienced in best practices, tools and techniques, with the capacity to support change management.
QBE Cultural DNA:
Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our DNA (which interlinks seven cultural elements) - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. We expect all employees to role model and inspire the right behaviours that link to our cultural elements:
- We are customer-focused.
- We are technical experts.
- We are inclusive.
- We are fast-paced.
- We are courageous.
- We are accountable.
- We are a team.
All employees are expected to adhere to QBE's Code of Ethics and Conduct and apply sound risk management practices.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Job ID: 326500
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