Assistant Procurement Manager

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries, manufactures in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers around the world that facilitate the sustainable transformation of the construction and transportation sector. With 34,000 employees, the company generated annual sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.

Sika anticipates future challenges with reliable, innovative, and long-lasting solutions. In everything it does, Sika applies above-average quality and sustainability standards. This is something employees, customers, and all other stakeholders can rely on. Building Trust Every Day.

Sika Hong Kong offers a wide range of products and solutions, such as concrete admixture, waterproofing, flooring, roofing, sealing and bonding, and structural strengthening. We are now looking for a dispenser engineer to join our team.

https://hkg.sika.com/

Job Description

Role Summary

As an Assistant Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for both Direct/Indirect Procurement Spending. Developing, executing, and managing end-to-end category strategies to optimize spend, drive cost savings, and secure supplier value. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will operate as a high-impact individual contributor—leading strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiating key contracts, and managing cross-functional stakeholder and supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Material Spend Management: Own and manage all Direct Material spend, determining optimal supplier allocation and sourcing strategies to achieve cost-efficiency, risk mitigation, and continuous innovation.
• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead end-to-end RFP/RFI/RFQ processes. Plan and execute complex negotiations with key suppliers regarding pricing, commercial terms, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and contractual guarantees.
• Structural Cost Savings: Proactively identify, lead, and deliver structural cost-saving initiatives across all spend categories by partnering with internal department leaders to align procurement strategies with business objectives and operational needs.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Conduct regular supplier audits, performance evaluations (KPI tracking), and drive continuous supplier improvement programs.
• Spend Analysis: Prepare regular procurement performance reports, including market analysis, benchmarking, and spend analysis etc.
• Risk & Contract Governance: Collaborate with legal, compliance, and risk teams to draft, review, and finalize vendor contracts while managing supply chain continuity and compliance risks.
• Indirect Procurement Oversight: Managing key indirect categories (e.g., equipment, maintenance/MRO, office supplies, professional services, IT/facility services), ensure cost efficiency across CAPEX/OPEX
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure strict adherence to company procurement policies, the global procurement manual, and the local Authority Matrix across all factory purchasing activities.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor in Business Administrative / Supply Chain / Material science / Chemistry, or other relevant fields
• 5 - 10 years experience in Procurement fields
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Open minded, Passionate and proactively on driving valuable changes
• Experience in Chemical Industry is preferred
• Fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin
• Tools: SAP, Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI)

Additional Information

We offer competitive remuneration package including 13-month basic salary, medical & group life insurance and discretionary bonus to the right candidate. Interested candidates please email your detailed resume with expected salary and availability.

All applications and enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence and personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. All the applicants contact details will be kept for 6 months only.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.