Manager, Strategic Procurement (Corporate & Marketing)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Jockey Club seeks a Manager, Strategic Procurement to lead sourcing and tender activities for Corporate & Marketing. You will supervise end-to-end RFX processes, manage tender documentation, coordinate briefings, and negotiate with suppliers to protect the Club’s interests.

Join a dynamic Finance Division in Hong Kong, contributing to procurement policy updates, demand planning, and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring junior staff and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related disciplines.
• 5-8 years of related work experience in a sizable organisation.
• Experience with tender processes and RFx documentation.
• Proactive, mature and self-confident with good business acumen.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing and tendering activities.
• Supervise and be responsible for the end-to-end RFX processes.
• Manage and be responsible for tender/RFQ documentation.
• Coordinate and lead the tender briefings.
• Negotiate with suppliers for the best interest of the Club and business units.
• Oversee daily procurement operations.
• Responsible for contract execution.
• Manage requisitions and obtain approval according to business needs.
• Support negotiations with suppliers for the best interest of the Club and business units.
• Mentor and support junior staff in ordering, order confirmation, and tracking processes.
• Contribute to the sub-category planning process.
• Responsible for developing sub-category planning through dynamic analysis of cost structures, supplier research, market indicators, and expenditure opportunities.
• Manage or support the development of sub-category planning and assist the category manager in building the category strategy.
• Lead market research to identify and qualify potential suppliers that can consistently meet business requirements.
• Lead the development of market intelligence on product trends, seasonality, new offerings, etc.
• Collect supplier performance feedback, monitor supplier performance, and facilitate supplier evaluations in line with key performance indicators and customer feedback.
• Build and enhance relationships with suppliers to support the execution of procurement and category management strategies.
• Responsible for identifying potential supplier risks.
• Support any post-contract management and change management activities.
• Facilitate the Club's implementation of strategic procurement.
• Contribute to the ongoing transformation of the function and be a change catalyst.
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement for the procurement function through analysis, market benchmarking, and sharing of best practices.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the Club's Procurement Policy and Procedures.
• Maintain the latest knowledge database of the supply market, capabilities, and technology.
• Assist in demand planning for the C&M team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Oracle ERP

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle ERP

Job description

Manager, Strategic Procurement (Corporate & Marketing)

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club ("the Club") is a world-class horse sports and entertainment organisation that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique value creation model, through which the Club generates sustainable economic and social value for the benefit of the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling. The Club is Hong Kong's largest single taxpayer and one of the city's major employers. Its Charities Trust is one of the world's leading charity donors.

The Department

The Finance Division is a key business partner, balancing oversight with support. With uncompromising integrity at its core, the division works proactively and collaboratively to deliver insights, enable solutions, and drive financial stewardship, contributing to the Club's sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term success.

The Job

• Responsible for sourcing and tendering activities:


• Supervise and be responsible for the end-to-end RFX processes


• Manage and be responsible for tender/RFQ documentation


• Coordinate and lead the tender briefings


• Negotiate with suppliers for the best interest of the Club and business units


• Oversee daily procurement operations:


• Responsible for contract execution


• Manage requisitions and obtain approval according to business needs


• Support negotiations with suppliers for the best interest of the Club and business units


• Mentor and support junior staff in ordering, order confirmation, and tracking processes


• Contribute to the sub-category planning process:


• Responsible for developing sub-category planning through dynamic analysis of cost structures, supplier research, market indicators, and expenditure opportunities


• Manage or support the development of sub-category planning and assist the category manager in building the category strategy


• Lead market research to identify and qualify potential suppliers that can consistently meet business requirements


• Lead the development of market intelligence on product trends, seasonality, new offerings, etc.


• Collect supplier performance feedback, monitor supplier performance, and facilitate supplier evaluations in line with key performance indicators and customer feedback


• Build and enhance relationships with suppliers to support the execution of procurement and category management strategies


• Responsible for identifying potential supplier risks


• Support any post-contract management and change management activities


• Facilitate the Club's implementation of strategic procurement:


• Contribute to the ongoing transformation of the function and be a change catalyst


• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement for the procurement function through analysis, market benchmarking, and sharing of best practices


• Assist in maintaining and updating the Club's Procurement Policy and Procedures


• Maintain the latest knowledge database of the supply market, capabilities, and technology


• Assist in demand planning for the C&M team

About You

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related disciplines


• 5-8 years of related work experience in a sizable organisation


• Familiar with purchase orders, contract terms & conditions, etc.


• Experience in managing the tender process and preparation of tender documents


• Proactive, mature & self-confident with good business acumen


• Strong analytical and communication skill


• Professional qualifications of CIPS and/or CPSM will be an advantage


• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of the Oracle ERP system will be an advantage


• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of the Oracle ERP system will be an advantage

We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, a dynamic working environment and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e‑mail us via ••••@hkjc.org.hk . Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and job applicants relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.