Overview
Head of Procurement (Immediate Availability) Jobs in Hong Kong SAR at Asia Partners Corporation
Title: Head of Procurement (Immediate Availability)
Company: Asia Partners Corporation
Location: Hong Kong SAR
About Us
Asia Partners IFBD Corporation is a premier investment firm specializing in intellectual property (IP) in the sports sector. For over a decade, we have established a strong reputation for developing innovative IP concepts while partnering with world-class football players and distinguished organisations. With an extensive network across Asia, we are a leader in shaping the future of football and sports IP investments, combining strategic insight with deep industry expertise to deliver unparalleled value.
The Role
We are seeking an entrepreneurial, high-energy Head of Procurement to take ownership of our global commercial sourcing landscape. In this role, you will be given the strategic freedom to build, implement, and scale our procurement workflows. You will work directly with executive management and our design teams to turn high-profile sports IP and football partnerships into commercial realities. This role is built for a sharp, hands-on professional who thrives under pressure, adapts quickly to unexpected changes, and wants the autonomy of driving a high-growth procurement function.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish Strategic Workflows: Take complete charge of the procurement environment, designing and implementing all tracking mechanisms, templates, and supplier compliance workflows.
- Bridge Design and Sourcing: Partner intensely with design teams to source high-quality materials, ensuring supplier capabilities match creative concepts while protecting design integrity.
- Lead Mainland & International Negotiations: Own the end-to-end commercial negotiation process with sports brands, manufacturers, licensing partners, and logistics vendors.
- Protect Budgets & Timelines: Take full financial accountability for project spending, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure vendors strictly meet tight deadlines.
- Navigate Fast-Paced Dynamics: Seamlessly manage sudden changes in project scopes, global supplier delays, and tight timelines with high emotional resilience.
What We Are Looking For
- Availability: Immediately available to start or on a short notice period (highly preferred).
- The "Sports Fan" DNA: A fundamental, authentic passion for sports (especially football) is essential. You must live and breathe sports culture to naturally align with our partners, audience, and corporate vision as we rapidly expand across APAC and execute our global roadmap.
- Experience: 5+ years of hands-on procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience. Experience in sports merchandise, apparel, consumer goods, or IP licensing is highly preferred.
- Greenfield Capability: Proven ability to take the charge on implementing changes, creating structured processes out of ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
- Solution-Oriented & Resilient: A positive, proactive mindset with a focus on constructive problem-solving; someone who maintains high morale and naturally focuses on delivering solutions.
- Design Sensitivity: A strong track record of working collaboratively with creative studios or product design teams, serving as a solution-oriented commercial partner.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English and professional proficiency in Mandarin are mandatory to manage and negotiate directly with our key supplier network in Mainland China.
- Communication & Composure: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with a diverse, fast-growing international team; proven ability to stay calm and decisive under pressure.
Nice to Haves
- Relevant professional regulatory or procurement credentials (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent regional supply chain certifications).
- Industry-specific professional network for targeted initiatives.
Applicants may click “APPLY”, or for immediate correspondence, please reach out to [email protected] with your profile and a brief summary of your motivations for the role.
