Finance & Supplies Division

Ref. no : C/FSD/MGR_Sup/07/24-AP2
 
Major Duties :
(a)  Develop, formulate and review the policies, guidelines and procedures for the procurement function and activities to be conducted efficiently and effectively in an open, fair and equitable manner;
(b)  Build effective working relations with and provide advice to users of campuses / institutes / centres on efficient and effective procurement procedures and best practices;
(c)  Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy for procurement and contracting activities;
(d)  Drive innovation in procurement processes by staying abreast of technological advancements;
(e)  Manage procurement process, and supervise, develop and motivate subordinates in provision of professional, quality and client focused services; and
(f)   Perform the daily procurement functions and ad-hoc projects, e.g. approval for tender issue and acceptance, and conduct of tender or contract negotiation.

Requirements:
(a)  A recognised relevant degree preferably with relevant professional qualification or membership;
(b)  At least 7 years’ relevant work experience at appropriate level of responsibility in procurement field;
(c)  Good knowledge in the operations of the procurement in government, public bodies or educational / sizable organisations;
(d)  Experience and knowledge in reviewing procurement policies and procedures would be an advantage;
(e)  Good organisational, management and leadership ability;
(f)   Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and analytical skills;
(g)  Good ability to drive and lead changes, and motivate staff to deliver quality results and be a good team player; and
(h)  Good presentation skills and command of English and Chinese.

Notes :
(1)  Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
(2)  Shortlisted applicants are required to attend a written test.
(3)  The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours.
(4)  Applicants who have responded to the advertisement in the last three months need not re-apply.

Application Procedures :
Interested applicants should apply for the post via email.  A completed application form  [VTC-1 (Rev. 6/2024)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to vtchrd-job@vtc.edu.hk.
 
Candidates should take note of the following:

(1)  Completed application form (VTC-1) and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) should be combined into one file in PDF format with a file size below 10MB.
(2)  The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “your surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Tai-man.pdf”.
(3)  For the email subject, please cite “Application for Manager (Supplies) (C/FSD/MGR_Sup/05/24-AP2)".
(4)  Original and copy of other supporting documents are to be provided at a later stage upon request.
 

Closing date for application: Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until the post is filled.

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.

Download Application Form in PDF format