Global Procurement Operations Lead

6 months ago


Singapur, Singapore Asahi Full time

Job Description Global Procurement  

 

G10 – Global Procurement Operations Lead

 

Functional overview 

 

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.  

Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.  

 

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.  

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.  

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.  

 

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.  

 

Job title 

Global Procurement Operations Lead

Qualification criteria  

·                University degree, preferably in Business related field (master’s degree preferred)   

·                Proficiency in English 

·                7+ years of professional experience, whereof 4+ years in Procurement Operations 

·                International experience from multinational company  

·                Experience from an above-market role 

·                5+ years of proven managerial experience 

·                Procurement platform/-s experience 

·                Advanced level of MS Office Suite 

Reporting to  

Global Procurement Director ​for EXCELLENCE & OPERATIONS 

Main interfaces 

Internally 

Senior leadership teams across the globe 

Externally 

Suppliers / other procurement organization / local authorities  

Main purpose of the job  

The Global Procurement Operations Lead will be responsible for implementing the purpose, vision, and strategies of Procurement, as well as establishing governance structures. They will provide leadership to the Global Procurement team, ensuring the successful execution of operational goals and key performance indicators. Promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing among regions, fostering a team spirit, and implementing the Global Procurement People strategy will be essential. The Lead will monitor adherence to governance, policies, and processes, safeguarding company assets and reputation. Building strong stakeholder relationships, managing budgets, and driving operational excellence are key responsibilities, along with continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and leading global procurement operations. Additionally, they will manage the Procurement cost centre, analyse cost effectiveness, and identify saving opportunities to ensure financial well-being. 

Accountabilities and deliverables   

1.           Implement Procurement purpose, vision, strategies and governance. 

2.           Provide leadership to the respective Global Procurement team and oversee the definition, implementation and successful execution of global procurement operations goals and KPIs. 

3.           Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge. 

4.           Ensure implementation of Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement and well-being). 

5.           Monitor adherence to defined governance, policies and processes. 

6.           Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures. 

7.           Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation. 

8.           Advocate and foster Sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and Procurement innovation strategies and projects. 

9.           Support the complete definition, implementation and successful execution of category strategies. 

10.         Represent Procurement in relevant committees and governance bodies and ensure alignment across procurement processes. 

11.         Build and enhance strong stakeholder relationship across all Procurement activities, particularly those related to POC. 

12.         Develop and maintain strong partnership with suppliers including performance and quality assurance, particularly those related to POC. 

13.         Manage and track agenda specific plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs. 

14.         Manage Procurement cost centre, perform cost control activities, analyse cost effectiveness and define saving opportunities with the aim to ensure appropriate cost-performance-ratio and financial well-being of the function.  

15.         Lead Procurement operational excellence, including its processes and systems. 

16.         Drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.  

17.         Lead Procurement operations with a global scope. 

Requirements

Procurement functional competencies  

Competency Level 

1.           Strategic Sourcing and Contracting - Foundation 

2.           Stakeholder & Supplier Management - Foundation 

3.           Risk Management and Governance - Foundation 

4.           Sustainability, Supplier Innovation & Value creation - Foundation 

5.           Process Excellence - Advanced 

Leadership competencies 

Competency Level 

1.            Systemic thinking - Advanced  

2.           Collaborative Command  - Advanced 

3.           Change Leadership - Advanced 

4.           Fosters Culture - Advanced 

5.           Learning Leader - Advanced 

6.           Purpose-driven leader - Advanced 

7.           Steward for stakeholders - Advanced 

8.           Advocates Asahi - Advanced 

9.           Communication Agility - Advanced 

Benefits

Competitive salary package.

Health, Life and Dental coverage.

Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Dynamic and inclusive work environment.



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