Manager, Procurement and Regional Business Partner (APAC/MENA) at Checkout.com:

Checkout.com is seeking a dedicated Manager, Procurement and Regional Business Partner (APAC/MENA) to join our Procurement team to support the business growth and expansion.

The role will support the planning, implementation and purchasing and procurement strategies for various goods and services spend across the company globally. This includes acquiring resources within budget, facilitating communication between team members, suppliers, and key business partners, and proactively planning and sourcing the appropriate goods and services to help Checkout.com grow and meet its strategic objectives.

In addition, the Manager will be responsible for vendor performance, ensuring quality control throughout the contracting and performance lifecycle. You'll also ensure Procurement and AP guidelines, processes, principles, ethics, and sustainability objectives are all accounted for and constantly strive to deliver the lowest TCO for solutions.

Reporting into the Global Head of Procurement and Expense Operations, this is a key role with significant opportunity to have impact and build trust as an SME. You'll have the autonomy and freedom to deliver innovative solutions, support regional specific needs and global category plans.

As a Regional Planning Director, you will be working closely with local media teams to drive regional strategy & operational excellence across the region.

Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Work closely with global and business lead to develop regional guidelines in adherence to global strategy
• Day-to-day Client Lead
• Work closely in support of the account/network lead on all operational and network matters
• Ensure local & hub adoption and adherence to global guidelines, mandates, benchmarks
• Work together with hub team to drive operational excellence across execution and reporting
• Ensure media deliverables are met on time and within budget and align with clients' objectives
• Manage hub transition & activation timeline
• Facilitate & manage all global and client requests (e.g. plans/spends/reporting, vendors rate cards/media kits, etc.)
• Ensure clear documentation on all communications with all parties
• Develop, manage cross-country planning/buying process and scopes, billing process flow
• Review and facilitate work orders for regional funded activities
• Manage finance/billing request (i.e. status updates) from client
• Work closely with finance team and local markets to report on financial matters
• Work with Hub team to ensure accurate and timely invoicing (e.g. regular review of unbilled reports, resolve unbilled cases with Finance)
• Follow-up with clients on aging matters
• Able to lead and manage strategic business partnerships that are critical to the client’s business
• Experience in driving strategic business development recommendations and ensuring follow through of the same across teams and markets
• Solid integrated planning experience and able to develop guidelines / toolkits to help ensure consistency in planning principles across markets for the business
• Able to drive business plan reviews across markets in alignment with the client’s goals
• Experience in working with multiple digital ad techs and is able to lead in developing, planning and activating data driven initiatives alongside the planning team
• Experience with managing brand safety guidelines and ensuring local market teams are adhering to these guidelines
• Strong team leadership skills
• Able to work collaboratively across specialist partners within the network

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

It’s about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. Encompassing our ambition of helping a billion people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.

And as part of our marketing, distribution & partnership team, you’ll play a vital part in advancing this movement. From inspiring meaningful connections with customers, partners and other stakeholders, to delivering purpose-led brand positioning and messaging, you'll be making a positive, healthy impact across all channels. You will have a unique and important part to play in helping more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. 

So if you believe in inspiring a better future, read on.

About the Role

Job ResponsIbilities

The incumbent will be responsible for delivering agency growth along with development objectives through close partnership with Agency force.    

• Foster and deepen rapport with agency groups assigned to meet and exceed growth targets in terms of sales productivity and manpower numbers.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities or leads generation ideas to create sales platforms.

• Involve and work on special initiatives to drive Company’s strategic objectives towards Digitalisation and Customer centric agency culture.

• Drive and implement company initiatives for agency including agency recognition events and agency campaigns.

  Drive desired product mix to achieve best needs basis for customers.

• Work with agency groups assigned to uphold compliance and competency standards

• Liaise with Operational teams for new business applications.

Job Requirement 

• Degree, preferably in Business Administration or Financial Services 

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in the Financial Services Industry

• Good understanding of the insurance industry and products

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Strong business acumen, adaptable and team player

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

Key Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.  Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis.  Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
• Participates in Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables with team members (buyers, planners, production control).
• Supports the creation, releases, and updates to new project materials strategy.
• Participates in commercialization (transition) materials plan. Participates in the material change control change process. Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision may negotiate contracts as necessary.  Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers.  Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts.  Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost).
• Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements.  Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.
• Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues.  Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators (KPI).  Tracks total landed costs targets.
• Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements.  Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.  Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.
• Under direct supervision, mediate and partner in the resolution of supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents 

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

About the Job 

The APAC Project Management (Integration), Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the successful integration of various business units, systems, processes, and technologies within an organization. This role involves developing and executing integration strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring the alignment of projects with the overall business objectives. As a member of the APAC Commercial Excellence team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving efficiency, scalability, and synergy through effective project management and communication. 

Responsibilities 

Stand-up fully integrated org structure 

• Overseeing consistent implementation of org design principles (span of control, separation of service and sales, revenues/FTE, etc.)
• Change management - training, new leader assimilation, town halls, manager forums 
• Enabling cross-company managers to navigate 2 different eco-systems: expectations, processes, systems - how to simplify, appoint delegate, etc 

Business Management 

• Implement and enforce a single E2E billing and collections process across the combined business 
• Proposal and contract approval flow, consistent across both businesses.  
• Tracking integration cost savings, actions, progress, status 
• Integrate/Build culture 
• Integrating and building our new culture eg. ERG, People & Planet Day, Engage results, etc.  

• Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and deliverables.
• Manage project budget and track project costs.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Manage project stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Facilitate project team meetings and provide regular project status updates.
• Manage the end to end on-boarding of Clients in accordance with the client Project Governance, Methods, competencies and change management framework.
• Project definition and business case development (scope, objectives, dependencies, Costs, assumptions, acceptance criteria, issues and risks) and approvals.
• Provide a single ‘change’ point of contact and coordination point for key clients and internal stakeholders to achieve project outcomes

• Proven experience as a project manager, delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong expertise in project planning and management methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

The Management Associate Programme (MAP) is the University’s flagship programme offering entry-level candidates the opportunity to a meaningful non-academic career in the higher education sector. As a world-class research university, NTU enables you to achieve your career aspirations with diverse job rotation opportunities, structured development programmes, and exposure to different facets of university management. Working with NTU’s faculty and researchers, you can be the driving force that strengthens NTU's four core pillars: education, research, innovation, and community.

The 2-year programme comprises of structured job rotations, on-the-job training and leadership development opportunities and is designed to help you gain critical knowledge and exposure to embark on a rewarding career with NTU.

Upon completion of the programme, you will join one of NTU’s departments and develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in an area that interests you. During the programme, you may look forward to:

• Developing skills and gaining exposure through at least two postings to a broad spectrum of roles, including departments in NTU’s corporate functions (e.g. Information Technology, Finance, Communications, Student & Academic Services, colleges/schools and research centres.)
• Curated onboarding programme to prepare you for a career in the higher education sector
• Exposure beyond NTU including secondment opportunities and overseas learning journeys.
• Leadership development and opportunities
• Regular engagement with senior leaders of NTU
• Opportunities to be mentored by senior leaders  

Requirements:

This programme is for entry-level candidates and working professionals with less than 3 years of working experience. Candidates from diverse disciplines of study are welcomed to apply. 

We are looking for all-rounded individuals who have a high level of drive and resourcefulness, the ability to influence, the tenacity to create impact, and who are team players. You should also possess keen analytical abilities and good interpersonal communication skills.

Please note that successful candidates will commence appointment in July 2024.

What you get to do in this role:    

• Take small to large programmatic sales plays and programs from original concept through final implementation 
• Bring our Industry/vertical and Seller persona focused activation plays into a repeatable framework 
• Develop detailed project execution plan, and manage all processes including progress tracking, metrics, monitoring change control process, and launch 
• Provide overall communication and work with all areas affected by the program including partners, business sponsors 
• Align closely with the Global Sales Play Structure and global operating model design​ 
• Create status reporting to support project/program discussions at Workgroups and Sponsor level 
• Apply consistency and best practices through project initiation, planning, execution and closing phases, promoting outcomes and benefit tracking 
• Validate Sales Play materials such as Pitch Deck, Customer Stories, Demos, Seller Map, Value Workshops, Target Account List​ 
• Accountable for planning and tracking to program milestones and deliverables​, managing initiative risks and issues​ 
• ​Ensures cross-functional collaboration to deliver expected outcomes of the program 
• Represents the Global Sales Play voice in the Geography and related countries in close alignment with Sales Operations and Go To Market

The primary function of Project Management in our business is to effectively meet client requirements by overseeing the project process, managing the schedule, and ensuring that the work of our practitioners is delivered in a timely manner, within budget, and in line with both quality standards and client objectives.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in Project Management. It is crucial for them to be able to quickly adapt and perform from the start. Given that this is a large and intricate account, encompassing multiple sub-brands, organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail will be vital for their success. Additionally, occasional presence at our client's office will be required, fostering close collaboration with their extended team.

Responsibilities

• Outline project goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Plan, manage, and execute project activities, including documentation.
• Coordinate closely with multi-discipline teams, fostering collaboration.
• Ensure delivery compliance and uphold quality standards throughout projects.
• Facilitate effective communication between internal business units.
• Liaise with clients to understand needs and manage expectations.
• Identify and address potential project risks, devising contingency plans.
• Manage scope and change requests to avoid delays and cost overages
• Monitor project performance, KPIs report, and address issues

Requirements

• Keen learner with a positive attitude, and ability to work independently
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good organisational and project management skills
• Good communication skills, and ability to work well with teammates as well as those from other business units
• Resilient to work under pressure, resourceful and ability to adapt and manage

Advantageous

• Some degree of familiarity with the following would be preferred but is not mandatory:
  • Website and/ or mobile app management
  • Agile/Scrum project management
  • User experience/User Interface (UX/UI) design
  • Business Process Reengineering
  • Good understanding of copy validation and transcreation is a plus
  • Has experience in managing Paid Media projects (i.e. DV360/SA360)
  • Has experience in managing Google Analytics 4 projects

Your Career

You will center your role on relationship management to achieve measurable results in increased revenue, market share, and depth within each partner sales team. Your success in this role will span the creation and execution of unique business plans with each focus partner . You’ll be measured primarily on the execution of the joint business plans . You’ll be working within all levels of large partner organizations and possess a commitment that focuses on developing strategic partnerships based on a long term, “outcome where everybody wins” strategy. 

Your Impact

• Engaging with key stakeholders (Regional Cloud GTM Teams, Regional Channel Directors, Channel Business Managers, etc.) build and execute on a JAPAC Prisma Cloud Ecosystem plan

• As part of the overall plan, identify and recruit new partners who will see Prisma Cloud as a relevant solution in their go-to-market strategy and which have the largest impact 

• Develop and execute business plans driving all aspects of the partner relationship to maximize growth opportunities and ensuring partner is well-positioned to deliver successful customer implementations and recommendations

• Work well in a team environment to ensure partner and customer satisfaction

• Design compelling value proposition that inspire partners to promote our solutions 

• Work with select partners and help them build a services catalogue around our cloud security offerings

• Provide clear and consistent communication across the region with your dedicated partners to build strong partnerships throughout your assignment

• Lead regular business performance and relationship reviews with senior management and various stakeholders 

• Build and maintain activity of performance reports and activity dashboards

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and end-users to gather and analyze business requirements, ensuring a thorough understanding of project objectives.
• Translate business requirements into clear and detailed technical specifications, providing guidance and support to the development team throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing systems and processes, identifying areas for optimization and improvement.
• Define and document functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring they align with business goals and objectives.
• Perform feasibility studies and impact assessments to evaluate proposed solutions and make recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and QA teams to clarify requirements, resolve any ambiguities, and ensure accurate implementation.
• Participate in project planning, estimation, and prioritization activities, providing valuable insights on technical and functional aspects.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate and verify that developed solutions meet the defined requirements.

Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with 3 to 5 years of experience as a Technical Business Analyst or a related role.
• Experience working in an IT/software development company or in a client-facing consulting role.
• Familiarity with relevant tools and technologies, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar project management and collaboration platforms.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or similar role, with a focus on translating user requirements into technical specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex concepts and communicate them effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies and practices, such as Agile or Scrum.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Interested candidates can forward their CVs in MS Word format to [email protected]

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Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and milestones.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and client requirements.
• Monitor project budgets and financial performance, making necessary adjustments to stay within budget.
• Track project schedules and timelines, identifying and addressing any deviations.
• Manage project scope changes, ensuring that changes are documented, approved, and integrated into the project plan.
• Proactively identify and resolve project issues to keep projects on track.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for project-related matters.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports to clients and senior management.
• Maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.

Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager (minimum 3-5 years) in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certifications are a plus.
• HCC or GCC Cloud experience is a added advantage.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in managing multiple IT projects simultaneously.
• Client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Adept at working in a fast-paced, dynamic consulting environment.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Interested candidates can forward their CVs in MS Word format to [email protected]

Reg No. R1549345

Triton AI Pte Ltd

License no. 21C0661