Assistant Manager, Procurement

Role Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to support both direct and indirect project procurement across various business lines. This role involves sourcing, contracting, vendor management, and helping the team improve overall procurement efficiency through systems and policy alignment.



Key Responsibilities
• Handle procurement for direct project needs (e.g. sub-consultants, construction materials) and indirect needs (e.g. marketing, office setup).
• Prepare and manage RFx events, vendor evaluation and award process.
• Negotiate and execute contracts, subcontracts, and framework agreements.
• Maintain supplier database, prequalification, and onboarding documentation.
• Manage PO creation, change orders, invoice approvals and close-out in ERP (e.g. Coupa).
• Support project life cycle from planning to close-out with procurement needs.
• Ensure compliance with company’s procurement policy (Source-to-Pay).
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders and regional/global teams.
• Support ESG goals by engaging with diverse and ethical suppliers.



Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, business-related disciplines or equivalent

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in procurement and supply chain, preferably in engineering, construction or project-based industry

• Deep understanding of commercial and contracting terminology, measures, concepts, principles, and strategies

• Success working in a fast-paced, growing environment with high demand to flexibility

• Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, and able to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Good command of communication skills in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin