Senior Manager, Vendor Master Data

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Job Function:

Procurement

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Procurement

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

Job Description:

Leads a Global VMD organization accountable for end-to-end delivery of Vendor Master Data operations across markets. Manages cross-cluster performance, stakeholder engagement, and process standardization.

Responsible for overseeing VMD Process and organization, ensuring service delivery excellence, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement aligned with the market-cluster operating model.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cross-cluster Operations & Delivery Leadership

• Own end-to-end VMD delivery across markets
• Ensure SLA, KPI, and compliance adherence to VMD controls
• Ensure adherence to tax, statutory, and audit requirements across markets

2. Stakeholder & Market Engagement

• Act as senior point of contact for internal stakeholders (Finance, Treasury, Procurement, Business Units)
• Drive market-level engagement across clusters for supplier and stakeholder concerns
• Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration (Finance, Sourcing, Treasury, etc.) across regions
• Represent VMD in cluster governance and escalation forums

3. Process Ownership & Governance

• Own standardized VMD processes across clusters (SOPs, DTPs, controls)
• Drive governance framework including KPI ownership (e.g., cycle time, NPS, Self Serve, Aging etc)
• Ensure quality of VMD processing and payment execution delivered by internal teams
• Oversee audit readiness, compliance reviews, and reporting

4. Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and develop a multi-layered team including Cluster Leads, Market SMEs, and Specialists
• Manage resource allocation across clusters to ensure optimal service delivery
• Build future-ready talent aligned with cluster-based model
• Drive training, capability uplift, and knowledge sharing across markets

5. Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Drive standardization and simplification of VMD processes across clusters
• Identify opportunities for automation, AI, and digital enablement
• Lead initiatives aligned to NextGen Payments / One Payments transformation
• Improve operational efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and enhance user experience

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Data Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Competitive Landscape, Compliant Spend, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Industry Analysis, Innovation, Market Savvy, Negotiation, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Collaboration, Sustainable Procurement, Technical Credibility, Vendor Management, Vendor Selection