Acquisition Specialist

Job Overview

Fugro-Geoteam AS is committed to creating a safe and livable world by unlocking the secrets of the earth in the form of geo-data. Our vision is to develop safer, more sustainable, and efficient operations that contribute to our purpose.

We are looking for an experienced Purchaser to join our team and play a crucial role in achieving our goals.

Salary

The estimated salary for this position is around HKD 650,000 - HKD 850,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy: Work with Service Line and Project Manager to understand technical requirements and develop procurement strategies.
• Cost Planning and Control: Responsible for cost planning, cost control, central procurement implementation and management, construction cost management and vendor management in asset enhancement, operation, and maintenance of different services lines in Hong Kong.
• Vendor Management: Manage the Purchase processes for a given set of goods/services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets in accordance with the Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental, and Procurement standards.
• Sourcing Policy: Apply sourcing policy, interface between potential suppliers and businesses with respect to technical services/statement of works on specifications, budgets, price inquiries, quotations, purchase orders and contracting out assignments.
• Cost Reduction: Balance both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary on cost reduction projects to drive down costs of ownership by contracts negotiation, cost structure review, ensure liability and business terms/conditions by adopting procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Technical Assistance: Provide technical/commercial assistance to Purchasers to develop an awareness of construction industries processes, purchasing/sourcing concepts and improve product knowledge.
• Service Performance Review: Actively conduct service performance review and monitor non-compliance when identified in an early stage, preventing interruption, delays, and unnecessary costs.
• Material Delivery: Ensure that materials are delivered in the most efficient manner, in good condition within the agreed time limit, and effectively deal with any returns.
• Problem Solving: Manage problems, schedule changes and ensure changes are reflected within the ERP systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement of the Procurement related systems and procedures.
• Compliance: Ensure that the procurement chains are following Fugro policy, principles and standards and procedures together with safeguarding vendors, contractors, and other service providers per corporate governance.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in full spectrum Purchasing, preferably working in consultancy firms, construction companies and Procurement experience in Engineering fields for negotiating and making contracts.
• Education: Degree holder in Building, Engineering or equivalent with Supply Chain Management qualification an added advantage.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong technical knowledge and understanding of Geotechnical processes and components.
• Communication Skills: Highly service-minded, both internal and external customers. Results Oriented with excellent planning, organizing and communication skills.
• Proficiency: Proficiency in ERP system and MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Chinese Word Processing.