We’re seeking someone to join our team as an Indirect Sourcing Manager who will be responsible for managing Indirect sourcing activities related to Space & Occupancy Commodities in the Asia Region, including but not limited to Design Construction, Amenities & Facilities Management.

In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. This is a Director level within Sourcing / Procurement, which is responsible for procurement (e.g., purchasing and supply chain activities), as well as vendor management (e.g., business requirements gathering, sourcing strategy, competitive and market assessments, negotiation, contracting, and relationships associated with outsourced services).

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

What you’ll do in the role:

• Facilitate new supplier engagements and service/product renewals with a focus on the assigned category and strategic suppliers
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and work collaboratively with colleagues
• Develop sound sourcing and commodity strategies that drive business value and mitigate risk
• Maximize commercial impact through use of competitive bids and benchmarking/advisory
• Analyze supplier proposals and negotiate best in class contract terms and value proposition
• Work cross-functionally Finance, Legal and Compliance to draft and execute contracts
• Complete documentation and system requirements as required to enable the Source to Pay process

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree

• At least 6 years relevant experience in Indirect sourcing positions. Able to demonstrate subject matter expertise in commodity areas
• Experience in Design and Construction, Amenities and Facilities Sourcing, with demonstrated thought leadership in these categories
• Commercial negotiation and influencing skills to drive savings and deliver value to stakeholders
• Experience in contract interpretation, analysis and drafting across Master and Sub-Agreements
• Strong Sourcing skills and the ability to execute across all elements of the Source to Manage lifecycle
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and nurture both business and supplier relationships

• Excellent organizational and project management skills

Additionally, the successful candidate must:

• Be highly motivated, proactive, and take ownership of tasks and projects

• Have strong written and verbal communications skills

• Demonstrate proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products

• Have experience using procurement tools such as Ariba

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services.

All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences.

Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.