ASSISTANT MANAGER, TECHNICAL PROCUREMENT

Job Description

The candidate is expected to own the individual supplier management and procure the services and products required as part of the airlines operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end to end sourcing processes, from market research, RFI/RFP preparation, negotiation, evaluation to contract awards and ensure compliance to internal process
• Support contract preparation and review processes, legal and commercial due diligence
• Working with business units on supplier performance measurements for managing on-going supplier relationship, especially for strategic vendors
• Continually seeking improvements from the supply market
• Perform any other duties as assigned 
• Business travel is required occasionally

Requirements:

• Holder of Degree with preferably in aviation, procurement, business or related field would be an advantage
• CIPS qualification or studying towards CIPS membership would be an advantage but not a must
• Minimum 5 years’ in a similar role
• Sound knowledge of supplier and contract management
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including technical and operations departments 
• Good supplier management, negotiation, influencing and commercial skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese
• Able to work independently and under pressure for tight schedule
• Candidate with less experience would be considered as Technical Procurement Executive