Senior Manager / Associate Director, Group Sourcing

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

Responsible for developing and executing category strategies, leading sourcing projects, and managing supplier performance across assigned non-IT categories, including Consultancy, Professional Services and other assigned categories. The role delivers sustainable business value through commercial excellence, cost optimization, stakeholder engagement, and sourcing governance, while supporting procurement systems, digitalization, AI initiatives, and continuous improvement across AIA.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute category strategies, annual sourcing plans, and category roadmaps for assigned spend areas.
• Conduct spend analysis, supply market assessment, benchmarking, and opportunity identification to support sourcing decisions.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand demand, develop sourcing strategies, and maximize commercial value.
• Drive cost optimization, supplier rationalization, and value creation initiatives across assigned categories.
• Monitor category performance, market trends, and supplier developments to identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide sourcing expertise and guidance to Group Office and Business Unit stakeholders and Sourcing teams.

2. Sourcing Execution & Commercial Negotiation

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects from business requirements gathering through contract execution for the assigned categories.
• Manage RFx activities, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and contract reviews.
• Deliver annual savings, cost avoidance, and service improvement targets for managed spend.
• Work closely with stakeholders, Legal, Risk, and Finance teams to ensure successful sourcing outcomes.
• Drive supplier selection, contract renewals, and sourcing process compliance.
• Manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

3. Supplier Management

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance across assigned categories.
• Drive supplier performance, value delivery, and continuous improvement in cost, service, quality, and innovation.
• Support Tier 1 supplier governance and risk management activities.
• Provide regular performance updates and insights to Tier 1 Supplier Executive Sponsors.
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4. Procurement Systems, Digitalization & AI Initiatives

• Support the implementation and adoption of procurement systems, digital solutions, and AI-enabled sourcing initiatives.
• Act as a business champion for sourcing systems, data analytics, reporting, and process automation.
• Drive system enhancements, user adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leverage technology and analytics to improve sourcing effectiveness, efficiency, and decision-making. 

5. Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Support sourcing governance, policy compliance, and risk management initiatives.
• Monitor sourcing KPIs and identify opportunities to improve sourcing effectiveness.
• Support implementation of sourcing transformation, process improvement, and procurement excellence initiatives.
• Promote sourcing best practices and process standardization across Group Office and Business Units. 

6. Stakeholder Management  

• Build strong relationships with business leaders and key functional stakeholders.
• Provide procurement and commercial advice to support business objectives.
• Support sourcing process improvements and adoption of procurement best practices.
• Contribute to transformation and other strategic initiatives as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• University graduate in Business /Laws/Supply Chain Management/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 10 years of experience in managing end-to-end sourcing and high spend strategic negotiations of relevant procurement categories, at strategic level in international financial institutes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.  Ability to present and influence with top level internal and external parties.  
• Strong cost and risk management
• 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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