The Senior Procurement Manager will oversee Chubb Life Hong Kong's procurement and sourcing activities. This position will be a centralized role responsible for managing procurement activities with Chubb Life Regional Procurement guidance. The ideal candidate must possess a strategic mindset, along with proven expertise in category strategy development, cost-saving initiatives, strategic sourcing (including RFP processes), supplier negotiations, and contract management. Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities :
- Category Strategy Development : Create and implement effective sourcing strategies for high spending non-IT categories (. Marketing and Event) that drive efficiencies and align with the company’s business objectives.
- Cost Savings Initiatives : Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining high service levels and quality standards across categories.
- Supplier Negotiation : Lead negotiations to achieve favorable contract terms and conditions that support the organization’s financial goals.
- Stakeholder Management : Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Regional office, functional BUs, finance, compliance, and operations, to ensure sourcing strategies address organizational needs and align with strategic goals.
- Market Intelligence : Stay abreast of industry trends, and market developments to inform sourcing decisions and enhance competitive positioning.
- Performance Monitoring : Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance and ensure alignment with service level agreements (SLAs).
- Change Management : Effectively manage the key stakeholders at all levels in Chubb Life Hong Kong, ensuring a smooth change process.
- Compliance and Risk Management : Ensure sourcing practices comply with regulatory requirements applicable to the insurance industry while effectively managing associated risks.
- Reporting and Presentation : Prepare and deliver presentations for senior management that outline sourcing strategies, performance metrics, and improvement recommendations.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in complex procurement deals for high spending categories (. Marketing and Events) within the banking / insurance industries.Proven experience in developing category strategies, driving cost savings, and conducting complex negotiations.Strong understanding of key insurance spending categoriesExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Fluency in Cantonese and English is required; proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound decisions based on findings.Familiarity with best practices and compliance in sourcing within financial services.