Officer, Procurement

ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is a leading government-funded R&D centre in Hong Kong. The role involves handling procurement, vendor negotiations, and fixed asset management, with emphasis on accurate documentation and compliance.

It offers a renewable contract and a five-day week with fringe benefits. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, at least three years in purchasing, and skills in sourcing, IT services, or R&D products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in a sizable organization.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with an Associate Degree and less experience may also be considered for the Assistant Officer position.
• Knowledge in sourcing and procurement of corporate services, IT items, professional services or R&D products/services.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and independent. Excellent attention to details and strong analytical skills; good interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, or Power Platform is a plus.
• Good command of written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Putonghua.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement activities, including purchase requisitions, sourcing, quotation analysis, and purchase orders, PO payment requests, and supplier management process, and ensuring compliance with related policies and procedures.
• Negotiate with vendors on price and business terms and conclude the purchase activities.
• Responsible for fixed asset management activities of the company.
• Assist in managing all documentation and maintain good record trail of transactions.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects and report preparation to management when necessary

Skills

Procurement

Vendor Negotiation

Sourcing

Asset Management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Tools

Excel

Access

Power Platform

Job description

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is founded in 2000 by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As Hong Kong’s largest government-funded research and development centre, ASTRI is a key force and super-connector driving innovation and technology advancement in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and the global innovation ecosystem. This role is strengthened through its merger with Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI).

Committed to bringing high-impact research from lab to market, ASTRI advances interdisciplinary, market-driven R&D that delivers practical innovations for industry and meaningful benefits for society.

Its technological strengths and capabilities enable AI-powered, cross-disciplinary ICT and advanced materials solutions across Smart City, Financial Technologies, Digital Health and Life Sciences, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) and Advanced Electronics, New Energy and Energy Storage, and Green and ESG Technologies.

Over the years, ASTRI has cultivated a strong pool of I&T talent and earned numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations and contributions to industry and the community. Following the merger with NAMI, ASTRI’s cumulative global patent portfolio has grown to over 1,500, with more than 2,200 technologies successfully transferred to industry.

With enhanced scale and capabilities, ASTRI is uniquely positioned to elevate Hong Kong’s innovation capacity, accelerate technology commercialisation, and drive societal and economic progress through world-class applied research.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement activities, including purchase requisitions, sourcing, quotation analysis, and purchase orders, PO payment requests, and supplier management process, and ensuring compliance with related policies and procedures
• Negotiate with vendors on price and business terms and conclude the purchase activities
• Responsible for fixed asset management activities of the company
• Assist in managing all documentation and maintain good record trail of transactions
• Assist in ad-hoc projects and report preparation to management when necessary

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in a sizable organization
• Fresh graduates or candidates with an Associate Degree and less experience may also be considered for the Assistant Officer position
• Knowledge in sourcing and procurement of corporate services, IT items, professional services or research and development (R&D) products/services
• Proactive, self-motivated, and independent. Excellent attention to details and strong analytical skills; good interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, or Power Platform is a plus
• Good command of written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Putonghua
• Lives ASTRI values

The appointment will be on renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and performance-linked variable pay. Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical, insurance coverage and contribution to MPF. The incumbent will normally work a five-day week.

Position offer is subject to the applicant’s experience and academic qualification. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.

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