Assistant Manager, Procurement

Airport Authority Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Airport Authority Hong Kong invites a seasoned procurement professional to lead end-to-end procurement activities for diverse airport projects. You will develop sourcing and contracting strategies, manage tender evaluations and negotiations, and ensure governance, fairness and value for money across portfolios.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related discipline, with at least six years of relevant experience (public sector preferred) and strong English and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in public organizations.
• Experience with WTO/GPA tenders is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as Oracle Financial/Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and manage end-to-end procurement activities.
• Develop and implement sourcing and contracting strategies to optimise value for money.
• Provide professional procurement advice on sourcing approaches and market engagement activities.
• Lead tender evaluations, commercial negotiations and contract award processes.
• Manage major contract renewals and strategic procurement projects.
• Prepare procurement submissions, management papers and approval documents for senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to facilitate successful procurement outcomes and long‑term value creation.
• Coach and mentor junior procurement staff, supporting capability development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Quantity Surveying

Tools

Oracle ERP

Procurement system

Job description

Where Your Career Takes Flight

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) manages and operates Hong Kong International Airport, one of the finest and busiest airports in the world.

We now invite high calibre talent with creativity and passion to join us for a rewarding and meaningful career journey.

We care for our people and provide colleagues with a fair, open and supportive workplace.

By joining us, you will contribute to the continued success and growth of a key infrastructure and economic engine of Hong Kong, gaining invaluable experiences in a unique environment and enjoying boundless opportunities to unleash your full potential.

Together we will share the pride of our leadership status in the global aviation industry and our commitment to sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and manage end-to-end procurement activities of different procurement projects, including high-value tenders, complex sourcing exercises and strategic procurement initiatives, in accordance with established procurement policies and governance requirements
• Develop and implement sourcing and contracting strategies to optimise value for money, manage commercial risks and support organisational objectives
• Provide professional procurement advice to business units on sourcing approaches, tendering strategies, contract administration and market engagement activities
• Lead tender evaluations, commercial negotiations and contract award processes, ensuring fairness, transparency and compliance with procurement governance requirements
• Manage major contract renewals and strategic procurement projects supporting operational, technology, capital works and airport development programmes
• Prepare and review procurement submissions, management papers and approval documents for senior management and relevant approval authorities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices to enhance procurement efficiency, governance and stakeholder experience
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to facilitate successful procurement outcomes and long‑term value creation
• Coach and mentor junior procurement staff, supporting capability development in line with the Procurement Competency Framework

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Quantity Surveying or related disciplines
• Minimum 6 years' relevant working experience, preferably in public organizations
• Good understanding and experience in handling World Trade Organization (WTO) / Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) tenders would be an advantage
• Knowledge in using ERP system e.g. Oracle Financial / Procurement System would be an advantage
• Good communication and influencing skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Proactive, high level of integrity, good team spirit and able to work under pressure
• Good command of both written and spoken English & Chinese (i.e. Cantonese & Putonghua)
• Proficiency in MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint)