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Head of Procurement

  • Location:

    Hong Kong

  • Sector:

    Technology

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    David Bradbeer

  • Contact email:

    David.Bradbeer@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-012022-159594_1643100138

  • Published:

    about 2 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2022-02-24

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding & cutting edge fin-tech start up. Based in Hong Kong but with Global operations, our client is accelerating expansion in 2022 and looking to triple headcount over the next couple of years. Due to the scaling of the organisation, we are now looking to recruit a Head of Procurement. This is a greenfield operation, where the individual will be tasked with implementing a robust and flexible procurement system.

As the leader responsible for supply management effectiveness, the Head of Procurement has the following key responsibilities

  • Strategic Sourcing Lead The ideal candidate will demonstrate highly effective oral and written communication skills, an ability to work independently and have a strong understanding of procurement life-cycle.
  • Develop sourcing strategies to optimise total cost of ownership, improve supplier performance, and reduce risk within the category
  • Manage a global pipeline of sourcing projects and their related services
  • Work closely with the business units and Technology in understanding requirements, identifying alternatives, and supporting tactical buying requests and funding requests
  • Prepare supporting documentation for deals and contracts
  • Monitor vendor performance and manage ongoing vendor relationships, including conformity to contract performance, resolution of payment disputes and activity related to critical dates (extensions, renewals, price adjustments, etc.)
  • Create competitive opportunities within the marketplace by leveraging various resources (e.g. benchmarking/advisory companies, professional associations) and using RFIs and RFPs effectively * Collaborate with global colleagues to ensure specific regional requirements and limitations are incorporated into sourcing projects, including tax efficient solutions, where applicable
  • Support special projects such as niche technology purchases, client facing requirements and country specific demands
  • Act as the liaison across all process stakeholders including Business Management, Legal, Supplier Risk Management, Contract Administration and Operations.

We are open to industry but financial services, fintech, virtual banking or insurance backgrounds would be helpful. Essential would be building best practice and embedding procurement processes, ideally in a start up environment. Technology category exposure would be desirable.

This is a fantastic platform for a procurement professional to build and eventually lead a global procurement team. A very exciting opportunity which offers an excellent platform, remuneration and career opportunities.

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