Associate Contract Manager

Help us strengthen our vendor partnerships and contracting excellence across the APAC region. As an Associate Contract Manager youll be the primary point of contact for third-party vendor contract requests in APAC and a key contributor to our global Procurement & Vendor Management function. Youll run end-to-end procurement cycles (RFI/RFP sourcing due diligence) negotiate and draft agreements manage dashboards and compliance reporting and help colleagues use our contract management systems confidently. Fluency in English Cantonese and Mandarin is essential.

What Youll Do

• Lead APAC vendor identification sourcing and due diligence including RFIs/RFPs benchmarking scoring and vetting; onboard new vendors and re-vet existing suppliers.

• Draft edit and negotiate contracts to drive favorable outcomes; ensure market pricing and identify/avoid conflicts of interest.

• Create and maintain APAC contracting dashboards compliance reporting and timelines for major initiatives.

• Serve as the initial S2P point person for all APAC third-party contract requests.

• Train APAC staff on contracting principles system usage and S2P policies/procedures.

• Co-develop policies and procedures with senior leadership; perform system admin maintenance (user access/roles; troubleshooting).

What Youll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years experience in procurement/contract management in a global fast-paced setting.

• Proven ability to draft edit analyze and summarize commercial agreements; strong negotiation skills.

• In-depth knowledge of contracting principles commercial terms and legal T&Cs; experience implementing/using contract management systems.

• Strong analytical consulting and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail and excellent time management.

• Strong client focus and relationship-building capability across internal stakeholders.

• Fluency (written and verbal) in English Cantonese and Mandarin.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background negotiating service agreements and/or purchase of goods contracts.

• Experience running programs to monitor amend and close out agreements.

• Familiarity with creating policies/procedures and training end users in S2P/contracting systems.

Why Join Us

At CFA Institute youll join a mission-driven organization with a global footprint collaborative culture and a commitment to professional this role youll shape how we source contract and partner with vendors across APACwhile growing your expertise in a supportive agile environment that values curiosity integrity and impact.

At CFA Institute we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position:

Expected salary Range: HKD 550000 - HKD 650000

Other benefits include eligibility for annual incentives 10% pension employer contribution and competitive medical benefits.

All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience education and other factors relevant to the position. CFA Institute is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

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About CFA Institute

CFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200000 charterholders across 160 markets we drive professional growth ethical behavior and better markets. We care about our employees well-being offering industry-leading benefits like:

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family

• Generous leave and time off

• Competitive retirement plans

• Flexible work options

• Wellness education and support programs

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career we encourage you to click Apply and complete our three-minute application.

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