Procurement Manager

The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited

We are The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA).

We are established with funding from the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR Government and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

We work with Industry to invent, innovate, and create new solutions that make our industries better and benefit our society.

We are a young, energetic team that delights in bringing together researchers and industry partners.

We thrive on challenges. We are excited by new possibilities. We love to create new and better products, machines, and solutions. Applications are now invited for the following position.

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.

Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An initial 2-year contract will be offered to the successful candidate of the post. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Applicants are invited to send detailed curriculum vitae in strict confidence to Human Resources Manager, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited, 8/F, TAL Building, 49 Austin Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. (E-mail: recruit@hkrita.com). Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.** HKRITA reserves the right to consider late applications and nominations, and to fill or not to fill the positions. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purpose. Details of the Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.hkrita.com/en/about-hkrita/career.

*Please mark “PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL” and quote the position applied for and its reference number on the envelope.