Assistant Procurement Manager, Centre of Excellent, Strategic Procurement

Assistant Manager, Procurement job, Hong Kong. Lead sustainability, governance and sourcing projects.Your new company Our client is a leading Hong Kong-based engineering and energy solutions organisation with a strong commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and long-term infrastructure development. Due to ongoing business transformation and the growing importance of sustainable sourcing initiatives, they are seeking an experienced procurement professional to join their team.Your new role Reporting to the Procurement Director, this position sits within the Group Procurement function and will play a key role in driving strategic procurement initiatives across the organisation.Unlike a traditional operational purchasing role, this position is primarily focused on Group-level strategic procurement projects, supporting sustainability objectives, green procurement initiatives, procurement governance, and continuous improvement programmes, also supporting operational procurement activities, including tender management and stakeholder support for business projects. This is an excellent opportunity for procurement professionals who are looking to move beyond transactional purchasing and contribute to enterprise-wide procurement transformation initiatives.Strategic Procurement & SustainabilitySupport and drive Group-wide sustainable procurement and ESG-related sourcing initiativesDevelop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the organisation's sustainability roadmapLead procurement transformation and continuous improvement projects across business unitsConduct spend analysis, supplier assessments, and market intelligence to identify strategic sourcing opportunitiesDrive supplier sustainability assessments and promote responsible sourcing practicesSupport the development and enhancement of procurement policies, governance frameworks, and best practicesPartner with internal stakeholders to implement long-term procurement strategies and value creation initiativesParticipate in cross-functional projects relating to procurement excellence, vendor management, and supply chain sustainabilityProcurement Operations & SourcingManage end-to-end sourcing and tendering activities from RFx preparation to contract awardLead commercial negotiations for medium to high-value procurement projectsManage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and contract administrationWork closely with project teams and business stakeholders to ensure procurement requirements are delivered effectivelyEnsure procurement activities comply with internal governance and regulatory requirementsWhat you'll need to succeed Degree holder in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related disciplinesMinimum 6 years of procurement and sourcing experience within a sizeable organisationStrong experience in strategic sourcing, tender management, and supplier negotiationsExposure to procurement transformation, category management, sustainability, ESG, or green procurement initiatives is highly desirableExperience supporting project-based procurement environments such as engineering, infrastructure, construction, utilities, energy, or technical services sectorsDemonstrated leadership capabilities, including team supervision, mentoring, or coaching junior team membersExperience working with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAPStrong command of written and spoken English and CantoneseWhat you'll get in return This is a great opportunity for a prominent corporate organisation to work with a talented team with the potential to make a substantial impact, offering a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within the organisation.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV by emailing kelly.kong@hays.com.hk or call us now, tel: +852 2230 7484; +852 96890484. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.