Procurement Practice Specialist Korean

Qualifications & Experience:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• 5–7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement consulting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, category strategy, sourcing events, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Experience working with key suppliers and managing sourcing initiatives across multiple spend categories is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the Source-to-Contract (S2C) lifecycle and procurement best practices.

Korean Language Proficiency

• Minimum C1 Korean language proficiency based on CEFR or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Korean-speaking stakeholders and suppliers in a professional business environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Korean.

AI & Digital Literacy

• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools effectively and responsibly in day-to-day work.
• Candidates with Source-to-Contract experience are welcome even without prior hands-on experience using AI tools. Candidates without direct AI experience should demonstrate the ability and willingness to adopt new technologies and methods that improve speed, quality, and risk management in sourcing and contracting.
• Ability to use enterprise-approved AI assistants to support core S2C activities while applying sound judgment and appropriate quality controls.
• Ability to translate business objectives into clear prompts and refine AI-generated outputs to produce accurate and usable results.
• Consistently validate AI-generated outputs against source data, policies, and stakeholder requirements.
• Ability to prepare and structure documents for effective AI processing, including reformatting tables, removing tracked changes, converting scanned documents/PDFs, and adding appropriate context and headers.

Analytical & Commercial Skills

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Experience conducting financial and commercial analysis of supplier proposals, pricing, and contracts.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Ability to independently manage assigned workstreams while collaborating effectively within a shared services and matrixed environment.
• Experience mentoring peers or junior colleagues in procurement, sourcing execution, stakeholder engagement, or related areas.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse, cross-functional, and international teams.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to tailor communication and presentations to executives, functional stakeholders, and external partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a consultative and service-oriented approach.

Project Management

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deliverables in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines

Communication & Business Development

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Korean and English.
• Ability to develop client-facing presentations, reports, and other business deliverables.
• Ability to adapt messaging for C-suite executives, functional stakeholders, clients, and suppliers.
• Interest in supporting business development activities, including contract assessments, due diligence, business cases, proposals, and case studies.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take initiative with high-level direction.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in changing environments.
• Demonstrates curiosity, continuous learning, and a willingness to challenge existing ways of working.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Tools & Platforms:

• Proficiency in procurement and sourcing platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools is an advantage.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Advanced degrees and professional certifications such as CPSM or MCIPS are preferred.

Work Details:

Work Schedule: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Work Setup: Hybrid

Onsite Requirement: 2 days per week

Project Location: Robinsons Cybergate Tower 2, Mandaluyong City