FINANCE OFFICE

Assistant Purchasing Manager (Insurance Unit) (Ref. 19031906-IE)

Duties

The appointee will assist the Associate Director of Finance (Purchasing) in overseeing the University’s insurance matters and contract administration of catering and other campus-wide facilities.  He/She will be required to:

(a) manage all insurance matters and contract administration for the provision of catering and other campus-wide facilities in a timely and efficient manner;

(b) assist in the development of risk management strategy for the properties and other risk exposure of the University;

(c) provide administration and secretarial support to related committees;

(d) liaise with and handle enquiries from internal departments, students, brokers, external organisations, and other stakeholders on insurance and other contract administration matters;

(e) ensure the proper maintenance of records on insurance, catering and other campus-wide facilities;

(f) supervise subordinates and provide them with ongoing training, mentoring, guidance, and support for their career development; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree in a relevant field, preferably in Insurance;

(b) at least five years of administrative and supevisory experience in insurance administration and/or other related areas;

(c) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, and good communication skills; and

(d) good interpersonal and leadership ability to work effectively with other members of the Finance Office and supervise his/her subordinates.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written language proficiency test. 

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.

Application

Please refer to the above "Application Method". The closing date for application is Tuesday, 2 April 2019. Applicants who are not invited to an interview within two months from the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.