We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Category Manager to join our Asia Procurement team, focusing primarily on Real Estate & Facility Management developing and implementing category strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring the efficient procurement of facility management services. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies. Experience leading and coaching Local country procurement teams in a matrix organization will be a plus. **Position Responsibilities:** + Develop and execute category & sourcing strategies for Facility Management categories in Asia, along with other Professional Services categories + Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with company policies and standards + IFM – Integrated Facility Management + Monitoring and governing IFM vendor to realize negotiated benefits on labour and third-party spend + Managing third-party vendor spend and ensuring that proper procurement processes are followed to achieve total savings negotiated across all relevant contracts + Ensuring all data is accurately documented, reported, and aligned with Manulife's savings methodology + Transaction Management + Monitoring negotiation performance form preferred vendor on our new lease negotiations to ensure expected savings on the total new lease spend are realized + Developing necessary reporting capability with the vendor account manager, Asia CRE, and Finance to help report accrued savings not yet captured + Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements + Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure alignment with procurement strategies and business needs + Lead cross-functional teams to drive procurement initiatives and achieve business objectives + Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve procurement processes **Required Qualifications:** + University graduate in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. Relevant advanced degree or professional certification such as CIPS/CPSM would be of advantage. + Over 10 years of experience in managing end-to-end sourcing, and spend negotiations of Indirect categories, in large multinational company, financial service industry experiences is preferred + Experiences on working in a regional team and collaborating with local country teams + Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to present and influence top level internal and external parties. + Strong negotiation and contract management skills + Self-motivated team player, who has energy and drive, is also able to motivate and get the best out of a multi-functional team and matrix organization. + Proven track record of driving cost savings and operational efficiencies + Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Asian language skills would be an advantage. **When you join our team:** + We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. + We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. + As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. **Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock** Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. Para obtener más información acerca de nosotros, visite http://www.manulife.com . **Manulife es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades** En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad. Nos esforzamos por atraer, formar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que prestamos servicios, y para fomentar un entorno laboral inclusivo en el que se aprovechen las fortalezas de las culturas y las personas. 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