Category Manager (Corporate Services & Non-Aviation Materials), Group Procurement
Airport area, HK
The HAECO Group is an independent global provider of high-quality MRO services. We offer a broad range of aviation products and services that enable our customers to operate their aircraft, engines and components safely and efficiently. Headquartered in Hong Kong since 1950, our global reach has extended as we have grown. We now have operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Americas and other parts of the world.
Based at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), HAECO Hong Kong offer a full range of services including airframe services, line services, component services, engine services, inventory technical management, cabin solutions, freighter conversions, technical training and AOG support.
Position Description
The Category Manager for Corporate Services & Non-Aviation Materials will lead procurement strategy and execution across a diverse range of categories including facility management, professional services, office supplies, and other indirect spend areas not directly tied to aviation operations.
This role is key to driving value, improving supplier performance, and ensuring cost-effective sourcing while maintaining service quality and compliance with corporate standards. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders across departments to align procurement strategies with business needs.
What You'll Do
- Involve in Category assessment to identify potential opportunities within assigned category
- Assess organizational spends on assigned category and possible initiatives that would enable cost saving for multiple HAECO entities
- Evaluate potential suppliers/vendors who can meet required safety, quality guidelines and be a part of our supplier database
- Launch Tenders/bids with suppliers eventually leading to contracts to realise savings identified in the initiatives
- Monitoring of category assigned to evaluate Group contract performances (in assigned category) and identify potential scope improvements and/or contract expansions with regular feedback to relevant stakeholders
- Prepare and deliver reports on category performance and metrics to group procurement heads
What You'll Need
1. Technical and other Relevant Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, corporate procurement and related roles
- Experience in the aviation industry (preferable)
- Experience in developing supplier/vendor contract, end to end contract cycle management and demonstrable commercial acumen/experience
- Experience in contract development, negotiations and business/financial analysis
2. Qualifications and other Relevant Knowledge
- Bachelor Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain or, Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Certification (Level 4), or Equivalent
- Excellent command of English, both spoken and written. Other languages are an advantage.
HAECO Group is an equal opportunity employer. At HAECO, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our people regardless of their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship, family status, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, religious or political beliefs. We believe in creating an environment where people feel comfortable at work and are able to realise their full potential.
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