Procurement Associate

Job Summary

This position is responsible to support procurement operations in the Philippines for the Cebu site.

Responsibilities

Manage RFXs, and contract renewals. Negotiate with suppliers and strike a balance between cost savings and supplier relationships. Drive cost-saving programs at both country and regional levels without compromising on controls and delivery. Ensure all expenditure is covered by robust contracts.  Strengthen business relationships with Internal stakeholders and key suppliers. Functionally accountable for sourcing, selection, and onboarding of new vendors. Work with internal cross-functional teams to understand the requirements and develop procurement plans to support; Provide market insight to business and stakeholders.Standardize procurement practices across business lines, countries, and regions. Build a stakeholder engagement plan to support procurement strategy.  Drive innovation & value add in both Sourcing & Procurement.  Monthly reporting on procurement spending, vendors, trends, and cost optimization opportunities. Should have good communication skills both written and verbal.

Area of expertise (Skills)

With at least 3 years of relevant experience in procurement/purchasingHas intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft ExcelMust be a BS degree holder in any fieldAn established connection with vendors is a plus Experience in SAP is a plus

Other Skills and Experiences (Min)

Experience in handling procurement requests, customer management, and vendor management.Excellent excel and writing skills.Proven presentation, communication and influencing skills with leadership. Experience in data analysis, compliance, and audits.Good problem-solving skills.  Organization and coordination Able to work under pressure

About QualfonQualfon is a mission-driven company and a global provider of contact center services, integrated marketing solutions and back-office processing. With experienced BPO leadership and a strong track record of business growth dating back to our founding in 1995, Qualfon has approximately 14,000 employees in 27 locations with 18 in the United States, four in the Philippines, two in Guyana, one in Mexico, one in Costa Rica and one in India.Our MissionIt all starts with our mission. Qualfon’s mission is to help as many people as possible pursue their total vocation – as individuals and as members of society – by creating an ever-growing number of job opportunities as we strive to become the outsourcer of choice for our clients. Be the best and make each person’s life better.The second half of that mission begins with our people; with what matters to our employees. Aside from the work-related items like good compensation, a solid career path, excellent training and a good work environment, Qualfon’s @work programs focus on your well-being, personal health, faith, family and helping the community. With our focus on improving the lives of our employees, our agent and leadership tenure is typically twice the industry average.Why Join Us?Our Qualfon University, career path initiatives, promotions and succession planning programs help aid individuals finding their total vocation. We provide the opportunity for our employees and their family members to earn an accredited high school diploma, an accredited micro degree and a certified MBA from the Rochat School of Business.We offer an array of committees on which employees may participate and serve such as the dance club, online gaming club, glee club, cooking club and photography club. We strive to provide our employees with a sense of belonging so they feel more comfortable and at home. Our agents are also offered transportation services and employee care initiatives such as clinic services, consultations, medications and vaccines.Engagement activities such as service awards, contests, donation programs and special calendar events make up a key part of our retention efforts. We also deploy an employee survey designed to evaluate employee satisfaction and their perception of their work environment and involvement.Finally, we are deeply committed to making our communities better. Approximately 1% of Qualfon’s revenue goes toward supporting our employees, their families and communities. In 2019 our employees volunteered 9,000 hours at Qualfon’s caring programs and projects that benefitted communities in need.Our Values: Qualfon STRIDESAt Qualfon, we encourage STRIDES in everything we do. STRIDES represent Qualfon’s seven company values:• Service• Teamwork• Results• Integrity• Dignity• Encouragement• Spirituality