Business Manager (Procurement), Finance Office

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.
Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future.  Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies.  Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.
Applications are now invited for the following post:
Business Manager (Procurement)
Finance Office
(Post Ref.: 26/187)

Responsibilities

• Formulate, review and implement policies and procedures on procurement to ensure effective use of the University’s resources with good governance
  
• Assist the Senior Manager to supervise the purchasing and support team to process purchase requisitions (including review of specifications) submitted by user departments and provide professional support for the end-to-end procurement process, including tendering, ordering, goods delivery, fixed assets recording and payment
  
• Lead the team to migrate the existing procurement/tendering system to a new ERP system
  
• Plan and arrange stocktaking exercises
  
• Advise on matters related to engagement of all on-campus commercial outlets, including vending machines, ATMs and catering outlets
  
• Oversee the operation of catering outlets of the University
  
• Assist the supervisor to provide secretarial services to the tender boards
  
• Serve as the Secretary and member in the Catering Committee and/or any other committee(s) as assigned by supervisors
  
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors
  
  Requirements
  
• A recognized Degree in Business Administration/Procurement/Supply Chain Management/Information Technology
  
• Solid and extensive relevant managerial experience with not less than 7 years in procurement
  
• Self-motivated with high ethical standards
  
• Possess high analytical skills with a mindset of continuous improvement
  
• Able to work in a highly complex and dynamic environment
  
• Good leadership with excellent interpersonal skills
  
• Experience in ERP system migration/implementation, and/or publicly funded institutions/higher education sector will be a definite advantage
  The appointee will mainly work in the Tsuen Wan Office and will be required travel to the University Main Campus in Tuen Mun as per work requirements.
  Salary and Fringe Benefits
  The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, and gratuity.
  
  Application Procedure (online application only)
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  We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.
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