POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Manager, Supply Chain is responsible for assisting with the management of the day to day operations for Procurement, new product sourcing and/or supplier quality management resources. This position is also responsible for all aspects of supplier management to ensure cost-effective products and services are provided to the Business Units with consistent quality and acceptable delivery levels maintained. Responsible for maintaining and achieving appropriate metrics (i.e. cost avoidance, cost savings, etc.).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• To drive the development and implementation of supply chain management techniques to enhance supplier performance at the lowest overall cost to the business

• To ensure compliance to approved negotiated contracts

• To ensure negotiated contracts are implemented to maximum effect

• Manage, identify, coach and develop team to ensure performance and succession requirements are met.  This would include participating in performance reviews, identifying development needs, and sourcing appropriate programs through Human Resources

• To manage a small team to ensure a professional Procurement service is given to all business units

• Manage the colleague roster to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in line with financial year budget forecasts

• To identify and implement improvements to the Procurement administration systems in order to reduce the incidences of fragmented spend and overall transaction cost

• Provide guidance and share best practices (experiences) with junior purchasing colleagues

• Implement policies and procedures to ensure an efficient and professional operation consistent with corporate vision

• Work closely with supplier to optimize supplier processes

• Liaise and communicate with external suppliers and internal clients

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS :

• Buyer productivity

• Cost reduction based on negotiated contracts

• On time to Customer

• Supplier management and consolidation

• Invoice in Dispute Percentage

QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience

• 5+ years in supply chain supervisor / management role preferably in hospitality or gaming environment.

• Proven direct material procurement experience

• Proven track record of sourcing technique while obtaining quality product at a fair price

• Excellent business, financial and negotiating skills are required

• Possess strong leadership and communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Highly developed analytical thinking, understanding and application of logical or analytical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

• Bi-lingual in English and Cantonese is a required; a working knowledge of Mandarin is a must

• Strong working knowledge of ERP and MRP systems

• Good knowledge of sourcing tools and proven record of execution

Education

• Degree or relevant professional qualifications in purchasing / supply management or related discipline

• Recognized professional accreditation from ISM / APICS preferred

Skills / Competencies

• Display a high commitment to improve customer service

• Motivate others to achieve business objectives and common goals

• Detail minded, good team player

• Adopt and implement new approaches and practices to meet changing circumstances

• Clearly understands the strategic Vision of the Company and how it impacts on the Business Unit/function

• Anticipates and assesses issues, risks or opportunities facing the Company and applies effective, creative solutions

• Achieves agreed objectives and accepts accountability for results

• Enthusiastic, self-driven and possess good interpersonal skill