Senior Manager, Procurement (IT Category)

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, digital, and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region.

The company was started a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 17 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Purpose of the Role:

To lead and strategically manage the IT procurement category across the region, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of IT goods and services in alignment with company objectives and strategies.

What You’ll Do :

• Manages demand through spend planning and strategic acquisition of IT Consulting Services, IT Hardware, Software Maintenance, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud Hosting and telco services.
• Supports Regional IT projects and initiatives by driving the Procurement process to ensure the acquisition of goods and services are aligned with the company objectives and strategies.
• Conducts e-sourcing activities (i.e. RFPs/RFIs) to find the best fit and generate savings opportunities.
• Establishes contracts/agreements for all IT goods and IT services acquired by the company to ensure all supplier deliverables/expectations are managed.
• Supports IT Heads and Procurement Leads in local BUs (other countries in Asia) in their IT projects and IT category management.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with key and strategic suppliers across the region.
• Governance of Procurement policies and system-related controls (i.e. SAP Ariba, Contract Repository) for ROHQ.
• Manages vendor accreditation program and Material Vendor (MV) due diligence requirements for Regional and Corporate office.
• Supports and champions the Sustainability policies and procedures for ROHQ.

What will make you successful:

Must-Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of proven experience in IT procurement and category management, specifically with IT hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, and telco services.
• Demonstrated ability in strategic sourcing, including conducting RFPs and RFIs.
• Strong experience in contract negotiation and management for IT goods and services.
• Proficiency with procurement systems and tools, such as SAP Ariba.
• Excellent stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills.
• Solid understanding of procurement governance, policies, and due diligence processes
• Demonstrate strong sense of ownership to the projects
• Ability to work under time pressure in case of urgency

Advantage to Have:

• Experience working in a regional capacity across Asian markets.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives within a procurement context.
• Previous working experience in organisation with high Cybersecurity standards such as Bank, Pharma, Pharma CMOs, Hospital Chain, Trading Companies and Technology Companies

What we offer:

• We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success.
• We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly.
• As a leading multi-market healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region.
• Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities.
• Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well-being in every aspect.