Assistant Purchasing Officer - International School (IMMEDIATE)

Job Description 
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the candidate will be responsible for assisting in Purchasing and Accounts Payable to ensure an effective and efficient purchasing function is established for the Hong Kong School in order to have all the resources and services it needs to operate smoothly; and to ensure goods & services are sourced, prices negotiated, orders placed and delivered as planned.
 

• Receive orders from staff & ensure appropriate approvals obtained
• Source merchandises from reliable vendors
• Regular review procedures and ensure all necessary verification and approvals are done according to our approval limit matrix
• Co-ordinate with other departments and maintain open communication channel
• Handle Accounts Payable related tasks, including data entry, checking invoices to match with payment requisition and accounts reconciliation.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers and negotiate price/terms
• Price Comparison
• Ensure budget available before placing orders
• Place order with suppliers
• Deal with suppliers to ensure delivery of orders in both right quantities, good qualities/conditions and delivery in time
• Manage order status on accounting software
• Accurate input journal in the system
• Check delivery against order
• Check invoices to delivery notes/original orders
• Ensure all details on invoice information on AP statements are correct before preparing for payment
• Handle the PO modules in the system
• Perform ad hoc assignments as required

Job Requirement
 

• Degree or higher diploma in Accounting, Finance or related business disciplines
• Minimum 1 year of work experiences in Procurement, Accounting/Finance, accounts payable or related disciplines
• Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure for all countries lived in
• Compliance with visa requirements for working in Hong Kong.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils, and a willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, time management and negotiation skills
• Knowledge and proficient in Accounting software
• Proficient in both written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Work in an Education Institution is an advantage
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for producing reports and presentations.
• Good cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures.
• Excellent analytical skills – with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success.
• Results orientated with the ability to consistently map efforts against identified KPIs.
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing with multi-functional tasks.
• You’d like to work in a purpose-led sector.

The successful candidate: 
 

Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are united by our philosophy, to be ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools. We believe that being part of our family of 90 schools gives them a special advantage. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. Our schools have access to a wide range of resources and support to enhance their success. We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF and King’s College London.

To Apply:  Please apply by sending in your application together with your resume stating your current & expected salary along with notice period. 

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Salary: Competitive

Start date: Immediate availability is highly preferred  

OTHER CONDITIONS
Compliance with visa requirements for working in Hong Kong.  

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.

We have a strict policy against discrimination and harassment of any kind. We also comply with all national, and local laws regarding non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

We expect all employees to embrace and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in their everyday work, helping to create a welcoming environment for everyone.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.