Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement (Corporate & Marketing) - Hiring Immediately

We are looking to hire a resourceful Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement (Corporate & Marketing) to join our amazing team at The Hong Kong Jockey Club in null
Growing your career as a Full Time Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement (Corporate & Marketing) is a terrific opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in creativity, problem-solving and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement (Corporate & Marketing) at The Hong Kong Jockey Club today!

The Department

The Strategic Procurement is responsible for the management of a wide range of purchasing activities which help to sustain the Club's daily operations and major community development projects.
 

The Job

Responsible for demand planning of the C&M sub categories Security Operation/ Transport & Logistic/Corporate Supplies & Services) across the entire business and ensure Procurement’s early involvement:

Conduct demand planning on a regular basis for the sub categories within C&M, drive actions associated with spend analysis and ensure appropriate category knowledge and data are maintained, incorporated into the strategies, and shared

Manage demand and ensure sub-category plan to meet project requirements

Regularly update all internal stakeholders with Software progress in a structured format

Proactively manage internal stakeholder to ensure full value is driven from strategic procurement & category management-related activities

Develop and implement sub category plans which ensures supply availability, meets quality standards, and delivers best value to the Club:

Identify potential targets for opportunity improvements and deliver year-on-year benefits for Security Operation/ Transport & Logistic/Corporate Supplies & Services, particularly Security Guarding Services, Cross Border Horse and People Transportation and Horseboxes

Define sub-categories strategies and objectives considering Business / User departments’ target

Proactively engage with key stakeholders to develop, communicate and obtain support for innovative and rigorous procurement and category management strategies

Develop sub-category plan through dynamic analysis of cost structures, supplier research, market indicators and expenditure opportunities

Update sub-category plan and procurement strategies to reflect changes in the Club's needs, industry, business environment and/or other factors

Monitor market intelligence and sourcing opportunities to ensure the Club's future growth needs are supported:

Monitor the market constantly and search out new goods, services and the latest technology most compatible with user requirements and Club standards

Check regional / global sourcing possibilities regularly and benchmark with negotiated prices;

Develop sourcing strategies together with Deputy Executive Manager (C&M) to identify new market trends to expand/consolidate current supply base to support future needs

Maintain knowledge database of supplier’s markets, capabilities and technology

Guide junior team members on spend analysis, market research and sourcing activities

Lead the sub-category team to execute strategic initiatives /supplier strategies (sourcing / tendering, etc.):

Formulate appropriate procurement strategies for major purchases and conduct regular reviews with budget holders

Participate in major projects, arrange purchases, support supplier negotiations, contracts, Terminations

Manage and oversee daily procurement activities and ensure that the Club obtains the best possible terms in all aspects within established guidelines

Supervise a team of staff to ensure departmental objectives are achieved

Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships that make the Club a customer of choice:

Develop and manage strategic relationships with an optimum number of suppliers

Introduce key performance measures for selected supply categories and assessment tools to measure continuous improvement

Ensure category continuous improvement practices include compliance, cost, delivery, and quality, uptime/ system availability, safety, maintainability and sustainability

Regularly review the supply marketplace for Marketing & Media, Broadcasting & Betting)

Implement a formal feedback loop to ensure suppliers continue to develop

Administer supplier registration process and responsible for supply base management

Ensure reliability of supply chain:

Develop market intelligence on existing and potential suppliers

Source and prequalify suppliers in liaison with business stakeholders

Maintain a database of competent and qualified suppliers

Ensure suppliers are able to meet performance specifications/ SLAs
Evaluate and manage supply risk, put in place robust contingency plans to ensure supply continuity

About You

Degree holder with professional qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related disciplines

Minimum 8-10 years of procurement experience (essential)

Good knowledge of category management in one of more of the categories including but not limited to corporate services, marketing and promotions, maintenance services, labour and service contracts(Essential)

Capable of negotiation; self-motivated with mature business acumen (essential)

Familiar with e-Procurement system development and operation (essential)

Possess high level of integrity, work ethics and good moral values (essential)

Able to establish, influence and maintain collaborative partnerships and engage in effective negotiations with a broad range of parties. (preferable)

Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese, fluent in Mandarin is a plus

Terms of Employment

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Benefits of working as a Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement (Corporate & Marketing) in null:

● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary