Manager, Strategic Procurement, Information & Communication Technology

About The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that continuously acts for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combating illegal gambling.

The Finance Division

The Finance Division is a key business partner, balancing oversight with support. With uncompromising integrity at its core, the division works proactively and collaboratively to deliver insights, enable solutions, and drive financial stewardship, contributing to the Club’s sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term success.

The Department: Procurement Operations

The primary purpose of the Manager, Strategic Procurement, Information & Communication Technology is to supervise daily procurement operations, carry out RFX, sourcing and tendering activities, and supervise junior staff to ensure business requirements are met. The job holder will require a close working relationship with business to formulate an effective procurement strategies and sub category plans through understanding demand requirements, business needs, supply market and conducting business analytics, supplier evaluations, etc. The job holder will support team operations, management reporting and category and departmental initiatives. This job holder will also support his/ her direct report with supply related activities like identifying potential suppliers, managing supplier relationships and providing inputs to supply risks identification and act as a change catalyst.

Key Responsibilities of the Manager, Strategic Procurement, Information & Communication Technology

• Sourcing and Tendering Activities: Supervise and be responsible for the end-to-end RFX processes. Manage and be responsible for tender/RFQ documentation. Coordinate and lead the tender briefings. Negotiate with suppliers for the best interest of the Club and business units.
• Daily Procurement Operations Oversight: Responsible for contract execution (PO issuance, deliveries, and rejects handling). Manage requisition and obtain approval according to business needs. Mentor and support junior staff in ordering, ordering confirmation, and tracking processes.
• Contribution to Sub-Category Planning: Responsible for developing sub-category planning through dynamic analysis of cost structures, supplier research, market indicators, and expenditure opportunities. Manage or support the development of sub-category planning and assist the category manager in building the category strategy.
• Market Intelligence & Supplier Identification: Lead market research to identify and qualify potential suppliers that can consistently meet business requirements. Lead the development of market intelligence on product trends, seasonality, new offerings, etc.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Collect supplier performance feedback, monitor supplier performance, and facilitate supplier evaluations in line with key performance indicators and customer feedback. Build and enhance relationships with suppliers to support the execution of procurement and category management strategies.
• Risk Management & Post-Contract Support: Responsible for identifying potential supplier risks. Support any post-contract management and change management activities.
• Strategic Procurement Implementation & Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing transformation of the function and be a change catalyst. Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement for the procurement function through analysis, market benchmarking, and sharing of best practices. Assist in maintaining and updating the Club's Procurement Policy and Procedures. Maintain the latest knowledge database of supply market, capabilities, and technology.

About You

To be successful in this role, you should possess a Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related disciplines. You will bring 5-8 years of related work experience in a sizable organization. Demonstrated experience in managing the tender process and preparation of tender documents is essential.

Key skills/competency

• Strategic Procurement
• RFX Processes
• Tender Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Category Management
• Negotiation
• Supply Chain Management
• Market Research
• Process Improvement
• Risk Management