FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

This role can be based in either Hong Kong or Singapore.

Responsible for management of end-to-end indirect sourcing activities from demand planning to selection, negotiation and contracts with primary focus on Information Technology (IT) and other assigned categories when required.

Support category planning and spend analysis, and other Sourcing projects.

Provide sourcing recommendations to stakeholders and business leaders.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Sourcing Activities Execution

• Manage independently or support senior Sourcing staff in sourcing activities execution including but not limited to internal requirement analysis, supply market analysis, sourcing strategy development, competitive bidding process using e-RFP platform, negotiation and contract review.
• Provide sourcing direction and guidance to stakeholders and in-country Sourcing teams for the responsible categories/project/request.
• Manage and collaborate with people at all levels, including senior management of business units and external vendors.
• Identify and deliver cost savings opportunities.

2. Sourcing Strategy Implementation

• Deliver sourcing strategy of designated categories and drive cost savings across current and new opportunities.
• Engage, consult and collaborate with senior stakeholders in formulation and implementation of their spend strategy.
• Support effective management of suppliers and potential supplier rationalization.
• Drive global initiatives across AIA business units (BU).

3. Knowledge Management

• Provide specialist advice and best practices in Sourcing to stakeholders.
• Perform data analysis and management reports to support performance assessment, supplier base and expense analysis.

4. Sourcing process and system implementation

• Drive and coach in-country Sourcing teams on sourcing best practices, compliance to company policies and governance model.
• Coordinates within the group, if applicable, to ensure appropriate allocation and deployment of supporting resources
• Support Sourcing process and tools launch and updates and liaise with stakeholders.

5. Others

• Spend analysis and other ad-hoc projects led or supported by Sourcing.

Minimum Job Requirements

• University graduate in Business /Laws/Supply Chain Management/Computer Science/Quantity Surveying/Hospitality or other relevant degrees to specific categories
• Relevant advanced degree or professional certification such as CIPS/CPSM would be of advantage
• Over 5 years of experience in managing end-to-end sourcing of relevant  categories, best to have strategic sourcing / procurement experiences from international financial institutes or MNC
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.  Ability to present and influence across all levels
• Strong cost and risk management skills
• Self-motivated team player, who has energy and drive, also able to motivate and get the best out of a multi-functional team and matrix organization
• Capable of operating in a dynamic environment and able to balance short-term business needs with the long-term requirements of our business
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.  Asian language skills would be an advantage

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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