Discovery College is searching for a Procurement Officer to assist with the school’s purchasing in the Finance Team. 

Main Accountabilities

Procurement

• Oversee and coordinate purchasing activities including supplier selection, contracts, quality and cost control, and receiving of goods across the College
• Develop, review and update the procurement procedures & forms
• Liaise between teachers and vendors (local & overseas) for exploration of books, stationeries, educational resources such as music instrument, art supplies, PE equipment etc
• Source educational resources at quality and cost standards consistent with school objectives
• Negotiate with key suppliers on favorable terms
• Issue and follow-up purchase order/contract
• Assist on printing materials
• Follow up with suppliers to ensures that the purchase arrives on schedule as well as meets the specifications of the purchase
• Performs other duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated, including mutually agreed upon objectives

Accounting

• Manage money collection to ensure school activities money are collected by due date, by coordinating and communicating effectively with all relevant parties across the College
• Verify cash/cheques collection for school activities such as school swimming programs, fields trips, CCA’s, sporting trips, bus fees, exam fees, camps, overseas trips etc
• Prepare bank deposits for school activities, rentals & incidental expenses
• Maintain banking records and send out supporting documents to ESF
• Maintain online Payment accounts for students and prepare monthly Payment reports

Typical reporting relationship
HR/Finance Manager > Business Manager

Minimum typical education
Tertiary education in Accounting or Finance

Minimum typical experience
1-3 years relevant work experience in Accounting/Audit/Procurement

Core Professional / Technical Competencies required

Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Other Microsoft Applications
• Ability to follow established standards
• Fluency in oral, written English, Cantonese
• Applies competent office administration skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge

• Applies good understanding of school’s or department’s major functions, work methods and procedures and their interrelation with other department’s responsibilities and activities
• Applies basic knowledge of ESF’s organisation and familiarity with key personnel

Core Soft / Transferable Competencies required

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Result Orientation
• Planning and Organising Work
• Customer Service

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

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For enquiries, please contact Clement Tam via "Apply Now"
 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities within ESF.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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