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.

How to Apply

Please send your resume, complete with expected salary and job reference by clicking the Apply Now button or to:
Fax: 2966-5770
Mail: The Human Resources Department, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, 1 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

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