Procurement Manager (Marketing Category- 12 months)

The Dairy Farm Company, Limited 牛奶有限公司; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dairy Farm Company, Limited is seeking a Procurement Manager for the Marketing category on a 12-month contract in Hong Kong. You will develop strategic category plans for creative campaigns, artwork, print materials, and media buying, while ensuring IP and data privacy compliance across contracts.

You will act as a trusted advisor to Marketing Directors and senior executives, driving supplier negotiations and stakeholder alignment, and leading end-to-end procurement processes with a focus on

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years procurement experience in marketing category.
• Experience in MNCs with operations in ASEAN markets and multiple banners/brands.
• End-to-end procurement process including contract management and negotiation.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Pro-active, self-motivated, well-organized and able to work under pressure.
• Experience with print production, artwork workflows, and digital asset management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for Marketing, including campaigns, artwork adaptation, print materials, and media buying.
• Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers and agencies; manage RFQs, RFXs and eAuctions.
• Ensure IP rights, usage rights and data privacy compliance in all contracts.
• Partner with Marketing Directors and senior executives to align priorities and deliver value.
• Monitor KPIs and drive procurement performance; build long-term supplier partnerships.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

CIPS member

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Procurement Manager (Marketing Category -12 months contract)

Your key responsibilities will include:

Strategic Procurement:

Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for Marketing, covering Creative Campaigns, Artwork Adaptation, Print Materials, and Media Buying. 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 evaluate commercial models for agency buying, media buying and print procurement, in order to achieve effective and sustainable cost model

Ensure robust Intellectual Property (IP) rights, usage rights, and data privacy compliance are secured in all creative and media contracts.

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 Marketing Directors, marketing teams and senior executives 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

Deep understanding of the advertising agency landscape, familiarity with print production processes, artwork adaptation workflows, and digital asset management.

5+ years procurement experience on marketing category 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

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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.