Senior Purchasing Manager, Finance Office
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13 hours ago
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Job Summary
FINANCE OFFICE
Senior Purchasing Manager ()
Report to the Assistant Director of Finance (Purchasing and Support Services Section) the idea candidate will play a key leadership role in driving procurement excellence governance and digital transformation.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Assistant Director of Finance in the overall management and continuous development of the procurement function;
- Act as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders by providing strategic advice early engagement and valueadding procurement solutions while upholding strong governance and compliance standards;
- Review enhance and implement procurement policies and procedures to ensure transparency accountability and best value for money;
- Lead and support digital transformation initiatives for the procurement function including workflow automation data analytics and system enhancement;
- Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to implement costeffective sourcing strategies purchasing initiatives and special projects;
- Prepare tender reports and vet tender contract and related procurement documentations;
- Conduct regular procurement spend and supplier analyses and compile insightful management reports;
- Maintain enhance and govern the supplier database including supplier performance and risk management;
- Promote best practices in procurement and continuous process improvement.
Requirements:
- A bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Finance Engineering or related disciplines;
- At least 12 years of experience in purchasing or procurement with 5 years or above in a managerial role;
- Proven experience in a sizeable and complex procurement organisation is essential; prior experience in public organisations is preferred;
- Handson experience with digital and automation tools including RPA Data Analytics advanced Excel Power BI Power Query Power Automate and Tableau;
- High integrity a proactive and cando attitude and excellent communication stakeholdermanagement and influencing skills;
- Be well-organised proactive and service-oriented; and
- Experience in procuring or managing insurance and support services (such as carpooling and mailroom services) is an advantage.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.
The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract forthree years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the submission of applications may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the Universitys Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.
Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Customer Acquisition
- HR Sourcing
- Market Analysis
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- Relationship Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
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