Procurement - Assistant Manager/ Manager
About the job
Job Responsibilities
- Strategic Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to internal business units on end-to-end strategic sourcing strategies, category management, and market best practices.
- Cost Optimization: Proactively identify and execute cost-saving initiatives by consolidating regional procurement demands, benchmarking supplier rates, and executing targeted commercial negotiations.
Sourcing Execution: Drive end-to-end sourcing projects-from requirements gathering and market evaluation to contract negotiation, supplier selection, and final agreement execution.
Relationship & Vendor Management: Build and manage high-impact relationships across all operational levels and maintain strong strategic partnerships with key vendors.
System & Process Integration: Champion the implementation and regional roll-out of global procurement frameworks, digital sourcing tools, and updated operational protocols within Hong Kong.
Process Enablement & Training: Deliver comprehensive training, updates, and advisory support to business stakeholders to ensure full operational readiness and compliance with governance standards.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, end-to-end procurement, or third-party risk management, preferably within the Financial Services or Insurance sector.
Methodology & Frameworks: Deep practical knowledge of modern procurement frameworks, sourcing tools, supplier risk management, and governance standards.
Leadership: Prior team management or supervisory experience is highly desirable.
Skills: Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and commercial negotiation capabilities. Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite and SharePoint.
Languages: Business fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin).
