Procurement Manager

The Dairy Farm Company, Limited 牛奶有限公司; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DFI Retail Group in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead category strategies for Marketing and Professional Services, driving cost optimisation, risk mitigation and value capture across markets.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, run end-to-end RFQ/RFX/eAuctions, monitor KPIs and coach teams to ensure compliance with internal standards while building long-term supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years procurement experience on marketing and professional services categories.
• Experience in MNCs with operations in ASEAN markets and multiple banners/brands.
• Experience of working in teams and end-to-end procurement process including contract management and negotiation.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills; detail-oriented and problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for Marketing and Professional Services.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and forecast price trends.
• Develop and implement RFQ/RFX/eAuctions and manage evaluation and negotiation processes.
• Adhere to procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and internal standards.
• Provide excellent business partnering support and stakeholder management to senior leaders.

Skills

Category strategy

Market research

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Procurement analytics

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for Marketing and Professional Services. Strategies shall include the development of category plans, aligned with organisational goals, focusing on cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and value maximisation.


• Conducting market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, assess market conditions, review and assess spend patterns and forecast price trends.


• Develop and implement the RFQ’s, RFX’s, eAuctions etc for procurements including managing the evaluation and negotiation processes.


• Working to procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and internal standards.


• Provide excellent business partnering support and stakeholder management to stakeholders at function and senior executive levels.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as trusted advisor to key stakeholders in order to build strong relationships across markets, banners and functions.


• Facilitate alignment between stakeholders with differing priorities and drive stakeholder satisfaction through exceptional engagement and service.


• Champion Procurement as a strategic business partner by leading executive-level discussions and supplier negotiations.


• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to track procurement efficiency and effectiveness, and track deliverables.


• Building and nurturing strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to foster long‑term partnerships.


• Managing supplier performance, addressing issues promptly, and conducting regular reviews to ensure continuous improvement.

Operational Excellence:

• Managing and delivery against procurement targets and tracking performance against the team goals.


• Collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders across different departments to understand their procurement needs and demonstrating effective engagement


• Staying abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements in procurement to drive innovation and process improvement.

Leadership:

• Embed the DFI Leadership Framework into your everyday actions, making it a natural part of how you think, lead, and deliver results

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, analytical skills, and strong interpersonal abilities.

The professional experience you will need are:

• The leadership and technical skills set out in our Non-Trade Procurement People Standards


• 5+ years procurement experience on marketing and professional services categories exposure with a desire to continue your career growth


• Experience of working in MNCs with operations in ASEAN markets and multiple banners / brands


• Experience of working in teams and also able to follow end to end procurement process including contract management and negotiation.


• Strong attention to detail and the ability to be a good problem solver with excellent numeracy and analytical skills


• Pro- active, self-motivated, well-organized, efficient and ability to work under pressure.


• Achievement and goal oriented with good organization skills, ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously


• Strong computer literacy skills with excellent MS Office skills.

Ideal

• CIPS member


• Experience of working in a procurement team and/or in a retail and multi-market preferred

DFI Retail Group (the ‘Group’) is a leading Asian retailer driven by its purpose to \"Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments\".

At 31 December 2025, the Group and its associates operated over 7,580 outlets across 12 markets, and employed over 79,000 people. The Group had reported revenue of US$8.9 billion.

The Group provides quality, value and service to Asian consumers through a compelling retail experience, supported by an extensive store network and highly efficient supply chains. The Group, and its associates, operates under a portfolio of well-known brands across five key divisions: health and beauty, convenience, food, home furnishings, and restaurants.

DFI Retail Group (the ‘Group’) is a leading Asian retailer driven by its purpose to \"Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments\".

At 31 December 2025, the Group and its associates operated over 7,580 outlets across 12 markets, and employed over 79,000 people. The Group had reported revenue of US$8.9 billion.

The Group provides quality, value and service to Asian consumers through a compelling retail experience, supported by an extensive store network and highly efficient supply chains. The Group, and its associates, operates under a portfolio of well-known brands across five key divisions: health and beauty, convenience, food, home furnishings, and restaurants.