Assistant Manager, Supply Chain

REQ14888 Assistant Manager, Supply Chain (Open)

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