MAIN PURPOSE
The Assistant Procurement Manager will support our procurement operations and contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives. This role will assist in managing supplier relationships and optimising procurement processes to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery of goods and services across our region to both Maisons and Richemont FUnctions. The individual will play a key role in supporting the SEAO Procurement Associate Director in achieving departmental goals and contributing to the overall efficiency of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Policy & Compliance
- Enforce Procurement policies and guidelines at local level, in line with regional and group direction.
- Work closely with Finance and Compliance departments to monitor the Procure-to-Pay processes compliance with corporate guidelines.
- Educate stakeholders on proper procurement process by organising training and communication to brands and department requestors.
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
- Partnering with stakeholders and budget owners to support sourcing projects, major categories including but not limited to retail store fit-out, Marketing events, PR services, visual merchandizing, IT, Logistics, etc.
- Lead major sourcing projects from RFP/tender to delivery, including but not limited to sourcing, supplier pre-qualification, evaluation, and award.
- Identify opportunities to drive efficiency, synergy and deliver savings and added values to the business.
- Support and coordinate regional and global Procurement initiatives and projects.
Sustainable Procurement
- Continuously optimize supplier panel by regular review of performance and feedback from stakeholders
- Manages day-to-day business relationships with local suppliers; evaluate and improve vendor performance.
- Annual supplier evaluation assessment / supplier audit
- Integrate sustainability in all projects and providing support to group /region ESG initiatives.
Management Reporting
- Manage quarterly Procurement reporting, including but not limited to Dashboard, Spends Analysis, Procurement Project Reports, etc.
- Regular update and communicate with local senior management team on procurement initiatives.
COMPETENCIES
- 5-8 years of professional working experience with minimum 4-5 years in Procurement functions
- Understanding of procurement processes; with indirect categories management experiences and/or in luxury environment a plus
- Strong communication and project management skills to support and effectively manage stakeholders spans across SEAO (SG, MY, TH, VN, AU & NZ) and/or cross-functional teams, including presentation and negotiation abilities, able to drive initiatives and deliver concrete results.
- Pro-active approach to tasks and ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and on time.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Team player with strong collaborative spirit
