Assistant Purchasing Manager (Marketing, Digital IT)

• Manage the assigned domains/ categories independently with an expert understanding of procurement against team objectives including risk management, process efficiency, savings and sustainability
• Manage multiple projects in parallel from RFP to Contract Negotiation to Implementation
• Develop and implement governance model to ensure purchasing compliance in managed domains/ categories
• Build effective partnerships with stakeholders and to be seen as a trusted business partner

• Define with stakeholders the Sourcing priorities and Sourcing planning jointly to support business needs

• Build trust and credibility in cross-functional strategic sourcing projects by demonstrating required expertise and supports to our stakeholders
• Deepen existing and build new stakeholder relationships to expand the influence of Purchasing
• As a catalyst for change, identify influential stakeholders and develop impactful sourcing strategies to foster flexibility and continuous improvement
• Formulate category and supplier relationship management strategy and performance management
• Review and develop different supplier performance KPIs and metrics by benchmarking with market trends/ intelligence for continuous improvement
• Mitigate supplier risks of existing and new supplier panel
• Oversee the supplier risks including financial, compliance, legal and etc.
• Identify potential supplier risks and support associated risk mitigation measures

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related disciplines
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing/indirect purchasing, preferably in multi-national corporations, or luxury retail or FMCG industry
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin)
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) process
• Proven track record in managing different IP categories including strategic sourcing, procurement processes, contract management and supplier relationship management;
• Demonstrated solid knowledge in procurement principles, market trends and best practices
• Excellent stakeholder management skill to establish long-lasting collaborative relationship with internal customers as well as external suppliers
• Ability to manage ambiguities and resolve complex issues independently, seek advice and for decision where appropriate
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working to agreed timeline and clearly communicate progress and milestones to stakeholders on timely basis
• Strong negotiating, analytical, and problem solving abilities with fact-based and data-driven mindset

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