Head of Procurement, Construction

Lead procurement transformation for a major construction organisation, driving governance, strategic sourcing,

Your new company

Our client is a reputable Hong Kong-based organisation involved in large-scale infrastructure, project delivery and public-facing operations. As part of its procurement transformation journey, it is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to head the centralised procurement function, partnering closely with senior management to drive procurement governance, strategic sourcing, contract management and organisation-wide best practices.


Your new role

  • Develop, review and maintain procurement policies, procedures and governance frameworks covering RFQs, RFPs and tendering activities.
  • Lead and oversee strategic sourcing initiatives, procurement planning and contract administration activities across multiple categories and projects.
  • Serve as the procurement gatekeeper by reviewing procurement strategies, tender documentation, evaluation methodologies and award recommendations.
  • Drive category management and sourcing strategies to achieve value for money, cost efficiencies, compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Establish and manage vendor governance programs, including supplier onboarding, performance management and approved vendor lists.
  • Partner closely with internal stakeholders to provide procurement and commercial advice throughout the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
  • Develop procurement reporting frameworks, spend analytics and management dashboards to improve decision-making and governance.
  • Oversee inventory and asset management processes to ensure appropriate controls and operational efficiency.
  • Drive procurement transformation initiatives, including digital procurement, e-tendering, process automation and data-driven reporting.
  • Support senior leadership on procurement strategy, governance and organisational change initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree holder in Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
  • Professional membership with HKIS, RICS or equivalent is highly preferred.
  • Minimum 12 years of procurement, sourcing and contract management experience, preferably within construction, infrastructure, engineering, public sector or complex project environments.
  • Proven track record managing high-value procurement programs, tendering exercises and strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance, audit requirements and contract administration.
  • Experience developing supplier management frameworks, evaluation methodologies and procurement policies.
  • Demonstrated success in procurement transformation, e-procurement implementation, process improvement and digitalisation projects.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to engage senior executives and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese communication skills.

What you'll get in return

This is a great opportunity for a leading construction institution in Hong Kong to work with a talented team with the potential to make a substantial impact. Opportunities for professional growth and development and involvement in exciting system integration and digitalisation projects.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV by emailing [email protected] or call us now, tel: +852 2230 7484; +852 96890484. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Construction
Location
HongKong
Specialism
Supply Chain
Ref:
1289678

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Kelly Kong, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Hong Kong
6604-06,66/F, ICC, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon

Telephone: +85296890484

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