Head of Procurement - Semi-gov. Organisation

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Collaborative work environment

Long-term career development

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a well-established semi-government organisation in Hong Kong to recruit a seasoned Head of Procurement. You will lead end-to-end procurement strategy, governance, and operational excellence initiatives at a high level.

You will drive transformation, category management, and major tenders while building relationships with government authorities and key suppliers, ensuring compliance and proactive risk management. Fluency in English and Chinese is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience, with at least 8 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Experience leading procurement functions within public sector, semi-government, infrastructure, utilities, transportation, engineering, construction, or similarly regulated organisations.
• Strong understanding of tendering processes, procurement governance, and contract management frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in driving procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, and organisational change initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging executive leadership and external authorities.
• Fluent communication skills in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organisation's procurement and category management strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead a sizeable procurement team across strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, and procurement operations.
• Drive organisation-wide procurement transformation initiatives, enhancing policies, governance, compliance, and procurement efficiency.
• Establish category sourcing strategies and oversee major tenders, contract negotiations, and supplier selection processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, government authorities, regulatory bodies, and key suppliers.
• Implement best-practice procurement frameworks, KPI management, & spend analytics to improve value delivery.
• Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with internal governance requirements and applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, risk mitigation, sustainability initiatives, and supply continuity planning.

Skills

Leadership

Public sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

• Experience working in a semi-gov org
• Leadership expreience is a must

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established semi-government organisation in Hong Kong with a significant footprint in public services and infrastructure development. Supporting large-scale operations and long-term strategic initiatives, the organisation is committed to delivering sustainable value, operational excellence, and innovation across its procurement and supply chain functions. Due to ongoing business transformation and organisational growth, they are seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead the procurement function and drive best-in-class sourcing practices.

Job Description

Reporting directly to senior management, the Head of Procurement will be responsible for leading the organisation's end-to-end procurement strategy, governance, and operational excellence initiatives.

• Develop and execute the organisation's procurement and category management strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead a sizeable procurement team across strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, and procurement operations.
• Drive organisation-wide procurement transformation initiatives, enhancing policies, governance, compliance, and procurement efficiency.
• Establish category sourcing strategies and oversee major tenders, contract negotiations, and supplier selection processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, government authorities, regulatory bodies, and key suppliers.
• Implement best-practice procurement frameworks, KPI management, & spend analytics to improve value delivery.
• Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with internal governance requirements and applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, risk mitigation, sustainability initiatives, and supply continuity planning.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience, with at least 8 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Proven experience leading procurement functions within public sector, semi-government, infrastructure, utilities, transportation, engineering, construction, or similarly regulated organisations.
• Strong understanding of tendering processes, procurement governance, and contract management frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in driving procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, and organisational change initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging executive leadership and external authorities.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation capability, and analytical mindset.
• Fluent communication skills in English and Chinese.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-profile procurement function within a respected semi-government organisation.
• Strategic leadership role with significant influence on organisational performance and transformation initiatives.
• Competitive executive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
• Collaborative and purpose-driven working environment.
• Long-term career development and leadership growth opportunities.