Procurement Manager

Tai Kwun; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tai Kwun seeks an experienced procurement leader to drive end-to-end category management across Marketing, Operations and Facilities Management within its Hong Kong campus. You will design strategies, manage spend, and steer supplier negotiations to achieve best value while ensuring service continuity.

Strong coordination with internal stakeholders and a track record of delivering savings and continuous improvement in a complex, culturally significant setting is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in procurement or a related field with category management experience.
• Minimum 10 years in procurement with at least 5 years in managerial roles.
• Experience in global corporations, NGO or public/cultural sectors is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead Marketing, Operations and Facilities Management procurement categories end-to-end.
• Develop category strategies considering cost, quality, risk and sustainability.
• Drive demand planning, spend analysis and data-driven sourcing decisions.
• Manage supplier negotiations, contracts and performance reviews.
• Ensure supply continuity and mitigate procurement risks across departments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver year-on-year savings and value.
• Maintain procurement governance, policies and delegated authorities.

Skills

Category management

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree holder in procurement / business / related field

Tools

Oracle/SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primarily lead the Marketing, Operations and Facilities Management categories, providing end-to-end strategic procurement, commercial and contract management services. Provide procurement support for other categories as required to meet business priorities and department needs

Conduct regular demand planning for the categories. Drive actions associated with spend analysis and ensure relevant category knowledge and data are maintained and incorporated into strategies

Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on category plans, sourcing activities, key risks, required decisions and progress against agreed milestones

Develop and implement procurement and category strategies that take into account operational requirements, service continuity, quality, safety, maintainability, sustainability and total cost of ownership. Identify potential targets for opportunity improvements and deliver year-on-year benefits for the assigned categories

Monitor market intelligence and sourcing opportunities to ensure the company's future growth are supported

Formulate appropriate procurement strategies for major purchases. Lead major sourcing projects, procurement planning, supplier negotiations, contract development and contract terminations activities across Marketing, Operations and Facilities Management services, in collaboration with relevant business stakeholders and support functions

Develop and manage strategic relationships with suppliers. Conduct regular supplier performance reviews to drive service quality, value, compliance, innovation and continuous improvement

Source and prequalify suppliers in liaison with business stakeholders. Evaluate and manage supply risk, maintain appropriate mitigation and contingency plans to ensure supply continuity

Support continuous improvement on procurement process, system and governance control. Regular review and update the Procurement Policy & Procedure and Schedule of Delegated Authorities to ensure sustainable and efficient procurement processes, system and governance are in place

Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

Degree holder with strong category management and strategic procurement qualification and experience in one or more of the categories including Facilities Management, Building Services, Maintenance Services, Marketing, Media, Advertising, Creative and Production Services, Printing, Events, Operations Services, Professional Services or Supply Chain Management

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in procurement, buying or project management, including a minimum of 5 years of managerial experience in procurement. Prior exposure in global corporation, NGO and public / cultural sector is an advantage

Familiar with e-Procurement system development and operation

Possess high level of integrity, work ethics and good moral values

Excellent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and ERP system (Oracle / SAP experience preferable)

Excellent analytical, communication and negotiation skills

Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese

Tai Kwun is the Centre for Heritage and Arts, a place of inspiration, stimulation and enjoyment for all Hong Kong people.

It is situated in the restored Central Police Station compound, one of the most significant revitalisation projects in Hong Kong, comprising three declared monuments—the former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison.

The revitalisation project has been led by The Hong Kong Jockey Club in partnership with the Government of the Hong Kong SAR.

Tai Kwun is the trading name of The Jockey Club CPS Limited

Tai Kwun is the Centre for Heritage and Arts, a place of inspiration, stimulation and enjoyment for all Hong Kong people.

It is situated in the restored Central Police Station compound, one of the most significant revitalisation projects in Hong Kong, comprising three declared monuments—the former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison.

The revitalisation project has been led by The Hong Kong Jockey Club in partnership with the Government of the Hong Kong SAR.

Tai Kwun is the trading name of The Jockey Club CPS Limited