Procurement Officer

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MAIN PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND OF THE POSITION
This role is dedicated in the area of Non-IT indirect procurement discipline including but not limited to Event related services, Travel/ Hotel, Professional Service (i.e. Consulting, Legal services, HR), marketing and other corporate services as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Proactive collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure clarity of the specifications and upcoming project initiatives in the pipeline
• Perform all procurement, pre-qualification, tender, negotiation and contracting activities
• Conduct financial and contractual negotiations with suppliers
• Support AXA's vendor risk framework whenever applicable
• Compile and analyze spend data to provide insights and recommendations
• Ensure principles of value for money, transparency, fairness, efficiency and accountability are evident in key company dealings

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in procurement sourcing is essential, fresh graduates will also be considered for an Assistant Officer position.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with numbers are required
• A willingness to learn about system-related tools, such as SharePoint, Power BI, and workflow management, is important
• Previous experience with P2P systems is beneficial but not mandatory
• University graduate preferred but it is not compulsory requirement
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Sound understanding of legal requirements for tendering, contract management
• Excellent in communication and influencing skills in both English and Cantonese
• Good time management skills, proactive and with a "can do" spirit
• Excellent negotiation experience and skills
• A good team player, result-oriented, detailed-mind, able to work in fast paced working environment and can work under pressure