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The Coca-Cola Company Manager Purchasing Operations in Taguig City, Philippines
At the Coca-Cola Company, we are a center of excellence who work collaboratively to find new and innovative ways to strategically move the business forward by balancing the short-term results and long-term sustainability while proactively leading, shaping, and creating system value. We set the standards and policies for the Company and we're looking for candidates with a proven ability to analyze and interpret financial data to make a global impact for some of the most recognized brands in the world. In this role you'll steward internal control environments, developing productivity initiatives and reviewing capital projects/strategy, as well as be accountable for the annual business planning and monthly rolling estimate process.
What You'll Do for Us
Manage day-to-day purchasing operations service delivery in local region. Activities include:
Monitoring system functionality and resolving any issues to minimize business interruption and ensure supply continuity.
Responding to escalated inquiries/issues from internal stakeholders and/or vendors.
Support processes executed by MSP to maintain a strong internal control environment.
Handle 3rd level escalation support.
Manage regular operational calls with our MSP.
Escalate to the Senior Manager issues, concerns and challenges that cannot be resolved on their level.
Monitor and review operational metrics (Volumes, Quality & Timelines) from all intake channels, for all categories, all processes, automation failure, workflows.
Manage operational level issues raised by MSP or OU requesters/ stakeholders.
Work with IT and Genpact to resolve system issues impacting operations.
Support operationalization of policy and process and act as regional subject matter expert on SAP transactions, facilitating systems and reporting
Develop and facilitate training with end-users.
Assist with systems fixes and enhancements testing.
Lead, coordinate, and manage the P2P Forums.
Lead, coordinate, and manage business / PO Owner requested trainings.
Identify and build training documents to be published in Coca-Cola Intranet Page.
Ensure that Coca-Cola Intranet Page has updated P2P-related materials.
Participate and support P2P projects and initiatives such as system UATs and deployments.
Advisory support to stakeholders on their queries related to process and policies.
Provide expert knowledge and support team members.
Support Purchasing Audit.
Act as local purchasing operations representative to broader business. Activities include:
Soliciting feedback from local business users in efforts to drive improvements to systems and user experience.
Establish regular check-ins with key functions and business stakeholders.
Qualifications & Requirement
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field.
5+ years of relevant financial experience with a large global company and manufacturing or supply chain experience preferred
Proven track record in supporting customer issues preferably in P2P/supply chain setting.
Strong organizational and planning abilities, teamwork, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and execute strategies.
Change management leadership across multiple business functions with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization
Analysis and problem-solving skills - the ability to explore strategic options, developing creative solutions to complex business issues, and/or supporting decision-making.
Must be proficient in use of SAP and MS Office applications. Experience in Ariba and Power BI is an advantage.What We Can Do for You:Leadership Development: Our Company's purpose clearly speaks to the importance of leadership. We feel everyone has potential to be a great leader at Coca-Cola and have set the bar high.Total Rewards: Our benefits, called Total Rewards, is about the total value of working at The Coca-Cola Company. It is focused on the complete package of pay, benefits, learning and personal support you receive as a Coca-Cola employee.Learning & Development: At The Coca-Cola Company we believe innovation can't happen without continuous learning and we provide our employees many ways to grow professional and personally.
Skills:
Procure-to-Pay; Influencing; SAP Procure to Pay; Training Delivery; Strategic; Analytical Thinking; SAP Knowledge; Project Management; Operational Decisions; Data Analysis; Training Documents; Workflow Management; Communication; Growth Mindset; English Communications; Ariba; Writing; Facilitate Training Sessions; Business
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.