This position can be based out of any Regional Office location where Manulife is situated, like Hong Kong and Singapore. Manulife is undergoing a strategic transformation aimed at enhancing cost competitiveness, better internal user experiences, vendor & contract management and end-to-end procurement processes & systems. This evolution is designed to deliver greater value, efficiency, and agility across the organization. **Job Description:** + Lead and inspire a high-performing procurement team to deliver cost savings, enhance business value, improve user experience, and drive process efficiency. + Champion a culture of collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement across the procurement function. + Act as a senior strategic partner between procurement and key business units to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide goals. + Act as PMO for procurement transformation initiatives, overseeing cross-functional projects, strategic programs and overall change management. + Design and execute the procurement transformation strategy & roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives and enable the procurement organization to operate Easier, Better and Faster (EBF) + Benchmark functional performance against world-class standards to drive continuous improvement and develop procurement capability + Ensure consistent deployment of standards across divisions and rigorous governance adherence + Partner with category cluster leaders and regional & local sourcing teams to drive improvements in cost, quality, delivery, innovation and digital transformation including Gen AI and automation. + Build a Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) with standardized methodologies, playbooks, and training programs to elevate capabilities. + Implement strong governance, risk management, and performance tracking frameworks to ensure successful execution of initiatives. + Own and advance the digital procurement roadmap, leveraging automation, analytics, and AI to enhance decision-making, compliance, and efficiency. + 20% business travel is required **Qualifications:** + 15+ years of procurement experience in multinational environments, including 10+ years in leadership roles with a regional perspective and experience of partnering with global teams + Master’s degree in business, economics, supply chain or a related field; MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree is a plus. + Proven experience engaging with senior leadership, influencing strategic decisions and working in global MNCs + Strong ability to develop practical solutions in collaboration with procurement leadership and operational teams. + Excellent project management & communication skills across all levels and functions. + Demonstrated success in leading change and delivering complex development projects. + Deep expertise in sourcing, category management, procurement technologies, and supplier relationship management. + Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a focus on change management. + In-depth knowledge of global procurement regulations, sustainability practices, and risk management. + Proficiency with digital procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer, Oracle). + Business acumen and a results-driven mindset. + Ability to simplify complex scenarios and synthesize data from multiple sources. + Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset. **What We Offer:** + Flexible working hours and a hybrid work environment. + Extensive learning and development opportunities with global career pathways. + A competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with senior leadership roles. **Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock** Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. 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