Position Summary:
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Procurement - IS&T, Gaming, Security & Surveillance, the incumbent is responsible for managing and supporting all procurement related activities for the designated areas. The role involves assisting VP and AVP to develop and executing the long term robust strategic procurement plans which ensure that the products and services provided to our business by the selected supply partners deliver the best value outcome for the company. These strategies will deliver a right product, right cost and right time approach to managing procurement.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Work continuously to deliver effective procurement and business strategies for the categories managed driving the best business outcomes for the goods and services procured.
- Execute effective category management strategies that deliver best in class procurement outcomes
- Ensure all procurement activities are in compliance with the company policy and procurement department standard operational procedures and that in person and the team operate in a professional and ethical manner at all times in interactions with both internal and external customers / vendors
- Work with all levels of the business to evaluate the business units requirements for goods and services for the categories managed and optimize the deliver of those in terms of quality service, technology and price.
- Responsible for delivering to team and department KPIs set.
- Ensure the team actively manages and tracks all sourcing activities and delivers the required outcomes in a timely manner
- Provide leadership and management of a team of buyers and managers, recruiting, coaching and mentoring them to ensure they are providing Galaxy best in class procurement service and act as a one team mentality both within and across the business.
- Actively work with the Business Process team to deliver ongoing process and system enhancements that deliver improvements in the team efficiency and business user's experience
- Ensure quality outcomes and quality of work in all procurement documents reviewed and approved including contracts / WO, bidder list, variation agreement, BAR, emails etc.
- Develop and execute negotiation strategies to obtain the best possible commercial outcomes for the company
- Manage vendor engagement process, including management of internal stakeholders and vendors during tender process and throughout the supply lifecycle of vendors utilized
- Actively work to ensure we are maximizing our vendor performance by optimizing the number of type of vendors we procure from
- Develop performance measures for vendor relationships and contract management, including development of commercial contracts and SLA’s with existing and new vendors
- Review or develop contract document or customized contract clauses to ensure all terms and conditions along with other commercial aspect of the contract (including but not limited to SOW, KPI, SLA, and payment options) are drafted to mitigate risks and in the best interests of the Company
- Actively develop, deliver and/or participate in formal structured training and provide constant on the job training development and mentoring for local team members as part of the department succession planning
- Assist the VP of Procurement additional activities as required / requested

Requirements:
• Degree in Business Administration or Information Technology or equivalent, Professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in relevant procurement categories with at least 5 years in managerial position in procurement related functions.
• Demonstrable experience and expertise operating at Senior Procurement Manager / Category Lead level, ideally within a complex matrix Sourcing environment.
• Excellent IS&T category knowledge, including: Hardware, Software, Security & Surveillance.
• Proven track record of delivering significant savings and efficiencies across a diverse range of Security, Surveillance and IS&T hardware and services procurement projects.
• Broad and demonstrable knowledge to design and implement appropriate procurement processes, procedures and performance measure internationally, including emerging best practices.
• Excellent understanding of local markets and how they operate.
• Knowledge of Contract Law, ideally encompassing complex contract review, amendment and drafting.
• Collaborative and persuasive; able to influence at all levels.
• Proven track record of success at a management level in:
o Category management and market analysis and development
o Effective contract and vendor management with demonstrable outcomes
o Development of cutting edge commercial strategies to reduce risk and maximise value for money
• Excellent in communication and negotiation skill.
• Microsoft office program and ERP (e.g. SAP) system in procurement will be an advantage.
• Good command in written and spoken English and Chinese.