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Manulife Financial

Global financial services: insurance and investments

Indirect Procurement Manager

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Substantial practical experience in indirect procurement.
  • Practical experience improving procurement processes and driving business transformation.
  • Experience implementing or operating procurement systems such as Source-to-Contract or e-Procurement.
  • Understanding and practical application of improvement methods such as Lean and Six Sigma; Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification or higher is desirable.
  • Experience with spend analysis, KPI management, and vendor performance evaluation.
  • Ability to independently execute contract negotiations and stakeholder coordination.
  • Logical thinking and the ability to organize issues and present options based on practical experience.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Comfort communicating in English for work.
  • Motivation to contribute to improving the overall procurement function while remaining closely involved in operational work.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively drive indirect procurement cases, including new contracts, renewals, and renegotiations.
  • Conduct RFx processes, organize requirements and terms, select vendors, and negotiate contract terms in coordination with the Regional Procurement team.
  • Work with requesting departments to clarify specifications and propose optimal solutions considering cost and risk.
  • Lead execution of complex cases and cases requiring coordination.
  • Plan and implement procurement process improvements, including visualizing and standardizing workflows and improving efficiency and quality using Lean or Six Sigma approaches.
  • Support the implementation and adoption of procurement systems, including e-Procurement and contract management systems.
  • Manage vendors through evaluation, requests for improvement, and relationship development.
  • Manage contract and case pipelines and prepare reports.
  • Support decision-making by senior management by organizing options, analyzing risks and costs, and presenting recommendations.
  • Provide practical guidance and advice to junior members and assistant managers.
  • Contribute to business continuity planning, operational risk management, and stronger procurement governance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Lean or Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification, or higher.

About the Company

Manulife Financial

Global financial services: insurance and investments

Manulife Financial is a global financial services provider offering a wide range of insurance and investment solutions. It serves individuals, businesses, and institutions with products such as life and health insurance, wealth management, and retirement plans. Customers fund these products through premiums, fees for asset management, and investment income earned on invested assets. Manulife uses analytics and technology to tailor services and improve efficiency, aiming to help clients protect their finances, grow their wealth, and plan for retirement. The company differentiates itself through its large international presence in North America, Asia, and Europe, its breadth of products, and its emphasis on data-driven insights to personalize offerings. Its goal is to help customers achieve their financial goals and aspirations by providing comprehensive, paid-for financial solutions and ongoing support across multiple regions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1887

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