Our client, a global trading firm, is actively seeking to hire a Procurement Analyst to join their expanding team in Hong Kong.
The role:
- Collaborate with the local procurement manager in Hong Kong to carry out daily tasks as needed.
- Communicate with colleagues regarding their sourcing needs and address general procurement inquiries across the APAC region, including Software, Professional Services, Telecommunications, and Office Fit-Out procurement.
- Engage with key suppliers to request quotes, benchmark costs, and monitor estimated arrival times, ensuring timely deliveries within APAC and globally.
- Build and maintain supplier relationships as necessary.
- Negotiate contracts and coordinate with our internal Legal team when required.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and avoidance.
- Raise and receipt purchase orders, assisting end-users in making purchase requests via our procurement portal, Coupa.
- Liaise with the finance team as necessary.
- Collaborate with the local procurement manager and the procurement team in London.
- Manage DocuSign envelopes.
What you offer:
- You possess a solid understanding of the procurement process, with 1-5 years of experience in a medium-sized, fast-paced, and agile business environment.
- Experience working within a small, high-impact procurement team and the ability to manage tasks across the entire Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process.
- Capability to handle all aspects of the P2P lifecycle independently as needed.
- Strong knowledge of IT and Professional Services procurement; familiarity with other indirect categories is advantageous.
- Understanding of procurement challenges within the APAC region.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Cantonese and English.
- Solid experience with the legal and commercial elements of contract negotiations, with the ability to negotiate agreements with vendors.
- Diligent in managing workload and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Eagerness to enhance skills across all areas of Procurement.
- Proficient in corporate P2P systems like SAP and Coupa, as well as eSignature platforms such as DocuSign.
- Ability to speak Mandarin is a plus.
The sell:
- Competitive package and benefits
- Global visibility
- Opportunities for career growth in the years to come