Manager, Procurement

The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Communications Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies, Advanced Electronic Components and Systems, IoT Sensing and AI Technologies, and Intelligent Perception and Control Technologies.

It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, and Metaverse.

Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. To date, ASTRI has transferred almost 1,600 technologies to the industries and been granted more than 1,200 patents in the Mainland, the US, and other countries.

To support our constant endeavour to position Hong Kong as a world-class smart city and an international hub of innovation and technology, we are seeking qualified professionals to fill the following position(s):

Job Reference #:

CFO/PD/PD/2221

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including but not limited to purchase requisitions, supplier sourcing, quotation and tendering, evaluation, contracting, and supplier management etc.
• Ensure procurement operations comply with ASTRI policies, procedures, and governance requirements
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to confirm and finalize the business needs, procurement plans, coordinating supplier evaluations and sourcing new suppliers
• Lead, coach the team member to complete the procurement activities/projects on time, in compliance with all the relevant processes and procedures and in a transparent manner
• Drive for continuous improvement through reviewing the current process and procedure to identify and initiate any opportunity for standardisation and efficiency improvement
• Assist in regular update of internal procurement policies and procedures
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration or related disciplines
• Preferably with CIPS / CPSM or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 6 years of relevant procurement experience, particularly in corporate services, IT equipment, professional services and ICT technology
• Experience in preparing tendering documents, purchase contract drafting, commodity/category management and/or strategic sourcing
• Sound business acumen with knowledge on relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of commercial terms and conditions, procurement governance and compliance requirements
• Solid leadership, stakeholder management, and change management skills
• Strong negotiation skills and be able to persuade and communicate effectively across all functions and levels
• High integrity, able to work under pressure and fast-paced environment, and self-motivated
• Flexible, dynamic, strong minded and detail-oriented
• Good command of written & spoken English, Cantonese and Putonghua
• Experience in public-sector, quasi-government, or R&D organisations considered an advantage
• Proficiency in Excel e.g. Pivot table, VLOOKUP a must
• Experience in ERP system a plus
• Lives ASTRI values

Application:

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.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV within two weeks of the post date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until the post is filled.

The resume should not include any sensitive personal information such as ID card number or travel document number etc.

Position offer is subject to the applicant’s experience and academic qualification. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.

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