Procurement Projects & Strategy Support

Procurement Projects & Strategy Support

The Procurement Projects & Strategy Support offers a strategic opportunity to be part of the Global Procurement Strategy and Reporting function, where you will lead and support initiatives that shape procurement operations across global, regional, local, and MBPS teams. It's a chance to work at the intersection of data, systems, and strategy—driving meaningful impact through insights and innovation. By ensuring data integrity, optimizing reporting systems, and leading process improvements, this role empowers procurement teams to make informed, strategic decisions. It supports the development and governance of procurement controls and standards, directly contributing to operational excellence and alignment with our global mission. The successful candidate will gain exposure to high-impact projects, act as a subject matter expert, and influence procurement practices at a global scale. They will sharpen their leadership, analytical, and systems design skills while serving as a trusted advisor and change agent in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Data Management: Understands data sources and structures; reconciles cross-system discrepancies; troubleshoots reporting environments; ensures data governance and control.
• Analytics: Translates user requirements into analytical strategies; identifies relevant data sources; builds metrics, models, and methodologies to support business analysis.
• Management Reporting: Designs and delivers digitized reports and dashboards; visualizes data to support decision-making; draws key insights and communicates them effectively; trains end-users on tools and outputs.
• Insight Generation: Formulates actionable recommendations based on findings; proposes alternatives and continuous improvement opportunities; supports strategic decision-making.
• Project Leadership: Independently leads workstreams or projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines; contributes to project planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Expert Advisory: Acts as a go-to resource for colleagues, offering expert advice and guidance in areas of specialization with a high degree of authority.
• Problem Solving: Applies advanced analytical thinking to filter, interpret, and validate complex and evolving data sets; resolves issues with minimal guidance.
• Communication: Clearly articulates needs, findings, and recommendations; presents work to stakeholders in both technical and non-technical terms; supports change management through effective communication.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of bachelor’s degree or above with 3-5 years of business modeling and management reporting
• Language skills: fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) is a must
• Analytic skills: strong knowledge in business modeling and/or management reporting
• Tools: proven competence in advanced Excel functions (macros and scripts) and other Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, PPT, Visio, and Outlook)
• Technical skills: strong knowledge of common querying languages (e.g. SQL) and visualization tools, especially PowerBI (or other tools like QlikView and Tableau as an alternative); demonstrated experience in handling large data sets and relational databases
• Communication: high-level written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly and accurately translate business requirements into non-technical and lay terms and in communicating insights to team members and management

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of procurement, supply chain, or related working experience

When you join our team:

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.