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 Innovative Mind.

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 1,500 technologies to the industries and been granted more than 1,100 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 Responsibilities:

• Manage the end to end procurement activities from purchase requisitions, sourcing, quotation or tendering, evaluation, contracting all the way to effective supplier management in accordance with ASTRI's policy and procedure
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to confirm and finalize the business needs, coordinating supplier evaluations and sourcing of 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 any opportunity for standardisation and efficiency improvement
• Assist in constant updating of internal procurement policies and procedures
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration or related disciplines in a recognised university, preferably with CIPS / CPSM qualification
• At least 6 years of working experience with solid knowledge in the procurement of corporate services, IT equipment or professional services
• Sound business acumen with knowledge on relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as understanding of standard commercial terms and conditions
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and change management skills
• Strong negotiation skills and be able to persuade and communicate effectively across all functions and levels
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese
• 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.

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 no. or passport number, photo, 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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