Assistant Procurement

Assistant Procurement & Supply Chain Manager - COE (Ref: UU) MTR Corporation’s Procurement and Supply Chain (P&SC) function oversees circa HKD 20 billion annual expenditure with over 3,000 suppliers across a diverse range of spend categories supporting HKTS (rail operations), HK Properties (commercial malls and residential estates) and MTR corporate functions. P&SC’s ambition is to be a trusted business partner that consistently delivers recognized value and commercial benefits through supply market expertise, effective commercial and risk management strategies, and agile ways of working across the end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle. P&SC is committed to achieving practice excellence in demand & category planning, sourcing & contracting, commercial & contract management, supplier relationship and performance management, and supply chain and ESG risk management. The Centre of Excellence (COE) team is crucial to enabling and embedding transformative capabilities within P&SC by enhancing governance, mitigating risk and sustaining practice excellence through adoption of best practices, digital capabilities and analytics. Job Summary This role supports the COE’s Governance & Excellence team in strengthening MTR’s supply chain risk management framework and related procurement controls and processes. The successful candidate will be instrumental in refining procurement procedures and driving the implementation and execution of key supply chain and third‑party risk management controls. In addition, the role will contribute to governance initiatives by preparing reports that track the effectiveness of the Corporation’s supply chain and third‑party risk frameworks and will coordinate efforts to advance MTR’s sustainable procurement practices in alignment with the Corporation’s sustainability strategy. Responsibilities Support the development and deployment of governance frameworks and risk management capabilities across the department. Serve as the bridge between policy formulation and operational execution, ensuring consistency and performance alignment. Policy, Procedure & Process Governance Establish a structured framework for periodic policy and procedure reviews aligned with business priorities, compliance standards and supply chain risk appetite. Conduct process assessments to identify areas of improvement and optimize workflows for efficiency and compliance that improve the effectiveness of controls, whilst adding value. Work with Digital Enablement & Analytics team to refine process performance dashboards to monitor cycle times, exceptions and supply chain risk and drive continuous improvement. Enhance governance through increased reporting across steering, risk and executive committees as appropriate. Supply Chain Risk Management Develop and maintain risk assessment methodologies to identify, evaluate and mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities. Monitor emerging risks and regulatory changes, ensuring timely updates to risk frameworks and controls. Support implementation of risk mitigation strategies, including contingency planning and supplier risk profiling. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to embed risk awareness and resilience practices into procurement processes. Perform Know Your Counterparty (KYC) screening and due diligence on suppliers to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate standards. Be proactive in stakeholder management to articulate the reasons and extent of changes in practices, methods and use of templates and tools across the procurement & supply chain end‑to‑end lifecycle. Contribute to formulation of stakeholder engagement, including feedback loops and reporting mechanisms to inform continuous practice improvement. Coordinate ESG‑related initiatives and ensure supplier engagement aligns with corporate sustainability commitment and drive ESG performance oversight from suppliers. Requirements Degree in Business, Procurement & Supply Chain, or a related discipline. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement and supply chain roles. Prior experience and demonstrated capability in the following areas will be an advantage: Centre of Excellence (COE) and capability development planning/execution. Supply Chain Risk Management, including risk assessment methodologies and KYC screening/due diligence on suppliers. ESG and sustainable procurement practices. Strong business acumen and professional integrity with excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills. Proven problem‑solving skills with the ability to deliver practical, impactful solutions. Strong PowerPoint and storytelling skills to create compelling presentations and communicate complex ideas clearly. Exceptional communication, presentation and interpersonal skills for effective engagement with stakeholders at different levels of seniority and internal customers. Good command of written and spoken English is an advantage. Applications You are invited to apply online via or send in your CV stating the position (with reference number) you are applying for by mail to Human Resource Management Department, MTR Corporation, G.P.O. Box 9916, Hong Kong on or before 5 December 2025. All information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purpose only. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months for future recruitment purpose and will then be destroyed. #J-18808-Ljbffr