Manager, Vendor Management

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

The Department

Since 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club has been a cornerstone of Hong Kong’s sports and entertainment landscape, driving innovation while contributing to the betterment of society. We are seeking motivated individuals eager to help shape the future of sports and entertainment in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you value creativity, collaboration, innovation, and love a challenge, this opportunity is for you.

The Job

• Vendor relationship and performance management
  • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships
  • Monitor vendor performance against KPIs and service levels
  • Conduct vendor evaluation and feedback processes, and drive continuous improvement
  • Identify and manage vendor-related risks
  • Handle and support dispute resolution
• Vendor management, governance, and compliance
  • Enhance ongoing vendor performance management and ensure the processes are transparent and auditable by leveraging the Vendor Management Tool
  • Ensure processes adhere to corporate governance standards and relevant policies
• Contract & SOW Management
  • Partner with Procurement to negotiate contracts and SOWs to mitigate risks
  • Ensure all contract documents are compliant, auditable, and properly governed
  • Maintain contract repository and dashboards for transparency and tracking
  • Manage renewal of contracts
• Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Perform analytics, including vendor spend analysis, risks and compliance analysis, and reporting
  • Identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities
  • Support change management and innovation in vendor management practic   
• Stakeholder Management
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (such as IT, Procurement, Legal, business units, etc) and external vendors
  • Translate business needs into procurement and contract requirements
  • Support AOP delivery through effective vendor management
• Protect the Club’s interests at all times
  • Protect the Club’s interests in all forms of commercial and contractual disputes, work closely with Legal to advise on the most appropriate route/mechanism to mitigate commercial exposure/liability and achieve satisfactory resolution
  • Understand and comply with all relevant policies, processes and procedures
• Undertakes other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Information Technology or related disciplines
• 5-8 years of relevant work experience in a sizable organisation
• Good understanding of the Vendor Management framework and market practice
• Proactive, mature & self-confident with good business acumen
• Possess a high level of integrity, work ethic, and good moral values             
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of contract management and contract negotiation skills
• A good team player with good project management skills to meet timelines 
• A strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Power BI is a plus  
• Sound knowledge of procurement category management is a plus

Apply Now!

We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, a dynamic working environment and development opportunities.

Add horsepower to your career today. If you do not meet all of the requirements but still believe you can make a difference, please apply.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via careers@hkjc.org.hk. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and job applicants relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.