Procurement Excellence Manager

Company: Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited

Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited, part of the Veolia Group, leads in ecological transformation with innovative water, waste, and energy solutions. In 2024, Veolia served millions globally, driving sustainability with  €44.69 billion in consolidated sales.

Location: Quarry Bay

This pivotal role sits within the Corporate Procurement function at Veolia Hong Kong & Macau Head Office, acting as a strategic enabler across all business lines. The Procurement Excellence Manager is responsible for driving operational efficiency, governance, and digital transformation within the procurement lifecycle. A key focus is the ownership and optimisation of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) system", to ensure best-in-class user experience, compliance, and data-driven decision-making.

1. Digital & System Management (P2P Excellence)

• System Ownership: Lead the management and continuous improvement of the Procure-to-Pay system.
• Operational Optimisation: Collaborate with project and end-users to track system issues, implement optimisation plans, and enhance the overall operational user experience.
• Digital Strategy: Contribute to the establishment of procurement strategies by leveraging digital tools for big data integration and advanced spend analysis.
• AI Strategy: Identify, develop, and deploy new AI agent use cases to automate procurement workflows and improve decision-making efficiency.

2. Governance, Compliance & Process

• Policy & Procedure: Investigate, develop, and maintain robust procurement policies and procedural guidelines.
• Internal Control: Ensure strict adherence to Procurement internal controls, lead compliance reviews, and manage deployment across the Hong Kong & Macau Business Unit..
• Documentation & Training: Develop comprehensive procurement process documentation and deliver essential training to stakeholders as required.
• Group Alignment: Monitor and ensure the application of purchasing policies, governance, and indicators align strictly with Veolia Group rules.

3. Performance Management & Data Analytics

• Data Culture: Foster a data-driven culture by ensuring the availability of accurate, integrated, and consistent procurement data.
• KPI & Reporting: Monitor, and maintain Purchasing Performance dashboards, KPIs, and process optimisation metrics. 
• Cost savings: Accurately monitor cost savings reporting through the established portal.
• Spend Analysis: Proactively gather and analyse purchasing spend data and supplier performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Process optimisation: Implement and follow specific action plans to simplify workflows and improve core Procurement KPIs.

4. Category Management & Sourcing Support

• IT Category Leadership: Lead IT-related categories, including the strategic sourcing of software, hardware, and digital service contracts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with support functions and operations teams to ensure effective executions of procurement policies.
• Supplier Risk & Sustainability: Execute the supplier risk assessment program and coordinate supplier sustainability/CSR assessments.

5. Ad Hoc Projects

• Manage and deliver other ad hoc strategic projects as assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, IT, Finance, Business Administration, or a related equivalent field.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of professional experience, preferably within a multinational corporation (MNC) environment.
• At least 2 years of experience in process implementation or project management is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in managing business stakeholders through complex change and transformation projects.
• Solid experience with Procurement Systems; experience with Ivalua or similar systems is a significant advantage.
• Strong appetence for information systems design, configuration, and new technologies such as AI.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong numeracy, and advanced analytical skills.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite, GSuite, and overall computer literacy.
• Highly positive, committed, results-oriented team player, with the ability to work effectively and independently.
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English and Cantonese is essential.

Benefits:

• Medical and Hospitalization Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Volunteer Leave
• Exam Leave

We offer an attractive remuneration package to the right candidate. Interested parties are invited to submit their full resume, including current and expected salary, along with availability.

For more information about Veolia Hong Kong & Macau, please visit www.veolia.hk

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Veolia Hong Kong & Macau is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the Veolia Group. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 24 months from the date of application.