The appointee will be required to:

• Formulate, review, and oversee the procurement procedures and policies of the Institute;
• Supervise the procurement team, resolve day-to-day operational issues and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and systems to enhance efficiency;
• Lead tendering exercises, evaluate tenders and supplier proposals, and make recommendations for award to the Tendering Board;
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the authorized supplier list, ensuring vendor performance and compliance;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs, support strategic planning, and ensure alignment with operational priorities;
• Identify procurement risks and implement controls to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations;
• Prepare and manage budgets and resources of the procurement team, and assist in monitoring the procurement budget of R&D Projects; and
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A recognized degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline; holder of CIPS or CPSM a definite advantage;
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience in sizable organizations, including at least three years in a supervisory role;
• Have a good understanding of governance and compliance requirements in the public sector;
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems is preferred;
• Strong negotiation skills, along with excellent analytical and numerical abilities;
• A good team player with a strong sense of responsibility, good interpersonal and effective time management;
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, fluency in Putonghua is an advantage; and
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and Chinese word processing.