Your new company
Our client is a Semi-Government Sector. They are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Procurement Manager to lead their procurement activities in the corporate services and marketing categories. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement within sizeable organisations, with a focus on optimising costs, ensuring compliance, and driving value through strategic sourcing initiatives.
Your new role
- Support the Director, Central Procurement in leading the Central Procurement Department as the centre of excellence to implement central procurement strategies and programmes that improve organisational value and efficiency.
- Initiate enhancement opportunities of the current procurement process, including supplier registration, tendering procedures, supplier performance management, and data analytics to improve procurement performance and efficiency.
- Support enhancement of the current e-Procurement system and the procure-to-pay process.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and align procurement activities with organisational goals.
- Oversee and lead procurement activities throughout the procurement process, including procurement approach, business requirements, vendor specification, evaluation criteria, negotiation, and contract preparation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance and monitor supplier performance and build a robust supplier network.
- Conduct regular training sessions for internal stakeholders on procurement matters, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with established procurement policies; develop and enhance policies focused on value creation and improving efficiency according to business needs without sacrificing control.
What you'll need to succeed
- University graduate in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline. The holders of CIPS or similar professional qualifications will be an advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in sizeable organisations.
- Solid experience in category management in marketing and branding and/or IT services.
- Solid experience in SAP Ariba e-Procurement system and a strong sense of procurement compliance.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Highly self-initiated, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience in public organisations would be an advantage.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity for a stable Gov-institution to work with a talented team with the potential to make a substantial impact, offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within the organisation.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV by emailing kelly.kong@hays.com.hk or call us now, tel: +852 2230 7484; +852 96890484.
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