(Assistant) Manager, Procurement

Shangri-La Group

Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, the Shangri-La Group has grown from a single hotel business to a diverse and integrated global portfolio comprising quality real estate and investment properties, wellness and lifestyle facilities. Today, the Group owns, operates and manages 100+ hotels under our family of four brands: Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders.

We are part of the Kuok Group, one of Asia's most dynamic multinational conglomerates and a leader in properties, logistics, agribusiness, maritime and hospitality. From our strong base in Asia, we have expanded into key gateway cities and markets around the world. Our properties sit on some of the world’s most prestigious addresses and exotic destinations.

Through the environments we have created, we enable people to come together to live, work, play, eat, and rest well.

The Group Procurement Division provides overall direction, guidance and support to the hotel Procurement teams within the Shangri-La Group. The team is responsible for establishment of group wide contracts including but not limited to operating supplies, products and equipment, IT related software and hardware as well as project related items.

We are looking for a candidate who is good at negotiation, analytical skills and contract management. They should also be self-motivated, effective multi-tasker and a good team player. This position is reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Procurement.

As our (Assistant) Procurement Manager, we will rely you to:

• Be responsible for procurement duties, including supplier sourcing, pre-qualification, RFQ/RFP/tender, cost analysis and negotiation, recommendation, contract management, spend analysis and reporting.
• Establish contracts for operating supplies and equipment, IT equipment, software and hardware
• Conduct market research, sourcing and selection of potential suppliers
• Manage purchase requisition, prepare tender documents, tender analysis and price negotiation
• Contracts compilation, cost analysis, report preparation and supplier performance evaluation
• Manage and drive establishment of group contracts
• Co-ordination of meetings with suppliers and internal stakeholders as required
• Data collection and data analysis
• Train and mentor junior staff to assist with the above tasks
• Any other duties as assigned

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is/ Has

• Min 6 years working experience in Procurement and related industries
• Knowledge in hotel operating supplies and equipment and IT equipment, software and hardware
• Proficiency in MS Office especially PowerPoint and Excel (e.g. Pivot Table) to handle huge database and data analysis
• Fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Effective multi-tasker
• Good time management skills