Senior Officer / Officer, Procurement

ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Medical insurance

MPF contribution

Five-day work week

Job summary

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is seeking an Assistant Officer to join its Procurement team on a renewable contract. You will handle purchasing requests, supplier management, and procurement documentation to support R&D activities.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in business or related field, at least 3 years of purchasing experience, and proficiency with Excel/Power Platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in a sizable organization.
• Knowledge in sourcing and procurement of corporate services, IT items or R&D products/services.
• Proactive, detail oriented with strong analytical skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English, Cantonese and Putonghua is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement activities, including purchase requisitions, sourcing, quotation analysis, and purchase orders.
• Negotiate with vendors on price and business terms and finalize purchases.
• Oversee fixed asset management activities of the company.
• Maintain documentation and track transactions for audit trails.
• Support ad-hoc projects and prepare reports for management.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

MS Excel

Power Platform

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Tools

Microsoft 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 for 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 detail 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.

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