Procurement Sr. Manager

Job Purpose:

To lead the strategic sourcing strategy and execution for the operational category across the organization.

The role involves developing long-term category strategies, managing high-value and complex negotiations, and establishing robust supplier partnerships that support overall procurement objectives.

The Senior Manager is accountable for delivering cost savings, innovation, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvements , while ensuring stakeholder alignment and driving category transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy & Planning

• Lead the development and implementation of long-term strategic sourcing strategies for the operational category.
• Translate organizational goals into actionable procurement and category plans.
• Drive the Strategic Agreements department’s roadmap and ensure alignment with corporate procurement strategy.
• Oversee category transformation initiatives and recommend strategic projects to meet evolving business needs.

2. Policies, Governance, and Improvement

• Provide thought leadership on sourcing policies and best practices.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, automation, and digital sourcing tools.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and internal policies while maintaining operational excellence.

3. Budgeting & Reporting

• Own the budgeting process for the operational category, ensuring cost targets and savings objectives are achieved.
• Report progress to senior leadership and advise on sourcing performance, risk, and supplier-related issues.

4. People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of sourcing professionals.
• Build cross-functional sourcing teams and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Contribute to succession planning, capability building, and workforce development.
• Evaluate team performance and provide strategic guidance for professional growth.

5. Functional Accountabilities

• Drive strategic sourcing strategies and the roadmap for the operational category across all business units.
• Manage end-to-end category management including supplier selection, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary contact for executive-level stakeholders regarding operational procurement.
• Utilize analytics and data-driven insights for decision-making, demand forecasting, and supplier optimization.
• Oversee high-impact negotiations and manage strategic contracts for value realization.
• Define governance frameworks and KPIs for strategic suppliers.
• Collaborate with Procurement Excellence and Vendor Management to optimize vendor portfolios and mitigate supply risk.
• Drive innovation by identifying new suppliers, technologies, and process improvements.
• Ensure sourcing activities align with risk management, legal, compliance, and ESG standards.
• Represent procurement in executive committees and project boards.
• Monitor global and regional market trends and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly.

Stakeholder Relationships

Internal:

• Supply Chain & Local Content
• Procurement Excellence & PMO
• Strategic Planning & Research
• Legal, Risk, and Compliance
• All NHC Business Units and Sectors

External:

• Strategic Suppliers & Partners
• Industry Forums & Regulatory Bodies

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field.
• (Preferred) Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP).

Experience:

• Minimum 7+ years in procurement/sourcing.
• At least 4–5 years in a leadership role managing operational categories.
• Proven success in leading strategic sourcing and transformation programs.
• Strong experience in supplier negotiations, contract management , and cross-functional stakeholder engagement .