Regional Procurement Manager

1. Strategic Procurement Planning

• Develop and implement regional procurement strategies that support business objectives and operational needs across all properties, outlets, or subsidiaries.
• Translate global procurement policies into regional action plans to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and value creation.
• Develop and monitor procurement budgets, forecasts, and annual savings targets.
• Lead category management initiatives to leverage economies of scale within the region.

2. Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and approve qualified vendors and service providers across multiple procurement categories (e.g., F&B, CAPEX, OPEX, equipment, services, logistics, projects).
• Conduct strategic negotiations to achieve optimal pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Oversee tendering, bidding, and supplier selection processes with transparency and fairness.
• Establish long-term supplier relationships to ensure continuity, reliability, and sustainability in the supply chain.
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct periodic evaluations, and manage underperformance through corrective actions.

3. Procurement Operations & Compliance

• Ensure that all procurement activities comply with company policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements in each country.
• Standardize procurement processes, documentation, and reporting systems to ensure efficiency and transparency.
• Support the implementation of digital procurement tools and ERP systems for better data visibility and process automation.
• Work closely with finance and operations teams to ensure proper documentation, contract execution, and timely payment cycles.
• Mitigate procurement risks, including supply disruptions, quality issues, and compliance breaches.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Operations, Project, and HR departments to align procurement initiatives with business priorities and operational timelines.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Procurement Office and Regional Business Leaders on strategic sourcing and supplier integration projects.
• Support pre-opening, renovation, and expansion projects by coordinating procurement of materials, furniture, equipment, and services.
• Serve as a key liaison between corporate functions and local procurement teams to ensure alignment on corporate objectives.

5. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop country-level procurement teams to strengthen their capability, performance, and professionalism.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement within the procurement organization.
• Establish clear KPIs and performance metrics for regional and local procurement teams.
• Provide coaching and training to enhance negotiation, sourcing, and analytical skills.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among country teams.

6. Financial Performance & Reporting

• Drive measurable cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier rationalization, and category optimization.
• Monitor regional spend performance and report monthly/quarterly to senior management.
• Ensure accurate data management and reporting for audit, budgeting, and business review purposes.
• Prepare business cases and cost-benefit analyses to support procurement decisions and investments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings achieved vs. targets
• Procurement efficiency (cycle time, process compliance, PO accuracy)
• Supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, service levels)
• Contract compliance rate
• Stakeholder satisfaction and support from business units
• Procurement team performance and development metrics