Senior Procurement Officer

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Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee To execute end-to-end procurement processes, including but not limited to vendor sourcing, accreditation, bidding, awarding & contracting; lead or supervise Procurement activities, provide overall requirement assessment and recommendation as aligned to Procurement policy. Primary Responsibilities Lead sourcing initiatives and invite possible vendors for accreditation (S&P) Analyze trends and opportunities to identify savings opportunities Lead supplier performance surveys and provide overall assessment Lead audit activities applicable to Procurement process Drive suppliers compliance to the PO terms (PPP) and conditions Ensure bidding process integrity at all times (PPP) Support initiatives to drive procurement processes, improve vendor management and reduce risk. Drives compliance to Procurement and company policies Highest integrity on Procurement transactions by ensuring confidentiality of proposals and related information. Maintain good relations with vendors and keep up-to-date with vendor offerings (EA/CF) Work cooperatively with various end-users (EA/CF) Maintain good working relationship with counterparts in other regions (EA/CF) Organize and participate to product presentations by the suppliers to the interested end-users Support supplier performance evaluations and document end-user comments regarding supplier supplies and services Review submitted purchase requests and check completeness & compliance Organize invitation to bid, purchase orders and contracts that captures all the necessary details and in a timely manner Prepare and analyze overall canvass summary and recommendation Negotiate with vendors regarding the prices and relevant terms Ensure completeness of submitted documents by vendors for accreditation Provide procurement expertise and assist end-users for procurement-related matters Collaboratively work with end-users, suppliers Required Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience Required Experience 8 years relevant experience Preferred Competencies/Skills High degree of numeracy & attention to details Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with end-users and vendors Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks Good negotiation skills Willingness to travel and stay in Cebu for urgent Procurement matters Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office software Trainings in Procurement-related functions a plus but not required Ability to benchmark from other Shared Services Industry, BPOs or other industries when applicable Effective communication skills (both verbal and written) with superiors, colleagues, suppliers and staff Good presentation skills High sense of urgency to support corporate requirements Preferred Experience Experience in Sourcing or Vendor Management highly preferred Preferred Knowledge Deeper knowledge of the procurement process Deeper understanding of the procurement requirements in the shared services industry Deeper knowledge of category management & the ability to source vendors Deeper knowledge on Supplier Management Basic knowledge on commercial law is a plus. 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 US Only - Disclaimer To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. Global Disclaimer The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee's normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

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