Job Description

We are searching for a meticulous, methodical and confident Senior Specialist, Procurement! You will be part of the Procurement team and will be the beacon providing advise on procurement policy requirements and governance on process to ensure compliance. You will work closely with other departments, management and vendors to reduce the company's contracting risk and ensure a fair and transparent procurement process.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Users to understand their procurement needs and suggest directions
• Help Users understand and be compliant with the procurement guidelines
• Lead Request for Proposals (RFP) and liaise with vendors and User to ensure timely completion. Ensure the process is fair and follows the company’s guidelines
• Identify stakeholders and work closely with them (such as User, Legal, IT, Finance, Insurance, PAA, SIA Company Secretary, etc.) from reviewing contracts, submission of necessary documentations to getting relevant approvals
• Assess pricing mechanisms and financial terms proposed by vendors and counter propose terms that are beneficial to the organisation
• Provide procurement inputs into contracts that would ensure timely delivery of quality products and services
• Support supervisor in project management
• Provide suggestions and feedback on procurement policies and processes

Essential Skills and Traits

• Strong knowledge of the company’s procurement policies and be guided by prudence
• Ability to understand and write contracting language
• Basic knowledge in financial considerations and risk exposures
• Capable of analysing cost implications in suppliers’ offers, make reasonable assumptions, provide meaningful comparisons and present findings clearly
• Ability to find points for negotiation and strengthen company’s bargaining power to gain the best value for the company
• Highly logical, attention to details and high accuracy in work done.
• Maintain good housekeeping. Mindful in keeping proper documentation and be organised
• Able to keep abreast of procurement best practices, innovate, and embrace change
• Good project management skills. Ability to garner team members’ contribution and manage project’s progress
• Good negotiation and communication skills to put point across and build relationships
• Good time and stress management
• Strong integrity. Takes ownership and responsibility
• Courage to make difficult decisions
• Independent and self-motivated
• Embraces technology to replace manual processes

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a Procurement or Sales/Marketing role
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in the aviation industry is preferred
• Experience in project management
• Degree from a recognised University
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to read and write in both Chinese and English is preferred, but not essential

Skills:

Communication, Contract Language, Contracts, Marketing, Project Management, Request for Proposals (RFP), Sales, Stakeholder Engagement, Supplier Management, Supplier Negotiations, Supplier Relationship Management, Vendor Management

Skills Required

• Microsoft Office
• Sales