Assistant Purchasing Manager

HKT; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

HKT is seeking a Purchasing professional based in Hong Kong to understand and lead procurement categories, primarily in Office Products & Equipment and Contractor Services. The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships, ensure quality, and achieve procurement savings.

Successful applicants will have at least 8 years of experience in Purchasing, solid management skills, and familiarity with quality system requirements. This role offers the opportunity to influence and work closely with various internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in Purchasing and Supply field with supervisory exposure.
• Solid procurement experience in Office Products & Equipment and Contractor Services.
• Proven track record in purchasing management.

Responsibilities

• Understand and set direction to various procurement categories.
• Manage strategic relationships with suppliers for performance and quality.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures in procurement processes.

Skills

Purchasing management

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Quality System Requirements

People skills

Job description

• Understand and set direction to various procurement categories, particularly Office Products & Equipment and Contractor Services. Ensure supply availability, meet quality standards, and deliver best value to the companies
• Formulate and manage strategic relationship with suppliers, monitor and perform periodic review to ensure suppliers’ performance and quality
• Ensure Tender/RFx with relevant bidder lists are properly issued, evaluated, shortlisted, negotiated, accepted and completed in accordance with the then-current purchasing policy and procedures
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to achieve results, advising and influencing when necessary
• Responsible for compliance of standing policy, procedures and certification requirements, and regularly review practices, policies, procedures, and systems in light of emerging best practices
• Contribute to purchasing savings plans and provide insights on delivery of outcome within the Group

To succeed in this role

• 8 years of experience in Purchasing and Supply field with supervisory exposure
• Solid procurement experience in either Office Products & Equipment and Contractor Services in sizable organization
• Proven track record in purchasing management
• Familiarity with Quality System Requirements including ISO
• Knowledge on international trade control, sanction laws and regulations highly preferred
• Proven negotiation, influencing skills and the ability to prioritize
• Excellent people skills that enable team work and effective partnership with both internal & external stakeholders
• Candidate with more experience might be considered for the post of Purchasing Manager