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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.\nSika 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.\nSika 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.\nhttps://hkg.sika.com/\n Role Summary\nAs 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nDirect 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.\n Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead end-to-end RFP/RFI/RFQ processes. 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