SOURCING SPECIALIST - FC07 (ALT1695)

Sourcing Specialist

Job Purpose:
The role will be responsible for sourcing food & beverages and Non-food related items and managing vendors for EKFC. The successful candidate will be able to perform sourcing activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers. Key measurement of success will be ability to demonstrate value addition (cost saving) to the business through effective implementation of sourcing initiatives.

Key Result Areas:

1. Ensure compliance to all Health and Safety policies through correct identification of health and safety requirements in business requirements and contract documents.
2. Comply with all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental management policies, procedures and controls across all spend responsibility to guarantee employee safety, delivery of high quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.
3. Undertake supplier negotiations, create award recommendation reports and implement effective contracts.
4. Effectively engage with internal stakeholders on a regular basis to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.
5. Set SMART objectives for sourcing projects and teams and provide regular and objective feedback on the performance.
6. Lead cost saving strategic initiatives to ensure that EKFC achieves best value.
7. Engage with Business and negotiate contractual arrangements with suppliers to ensure that value for money and excellent service levels are maintained and optimised.
8. Maximise profit by tendering contracts and meeting with suppliers to negotiate the best terms of contract.
9. Research and implement new concepts and innovative products/methodologies to enhance sourcing performance.
10. Track and report on category spend, savings and general performance.
11. Identify opportunities and implement actions to achieve efficiencies.
12. Work with Procurement analyst information to inform price and market strategies.
13. Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure EKFC is a client of choice that receives continuous business improvement opportunities.
14. Actively monitor external business environment and be fully aware of the changes in the inflationary and purchasing environment for categories under management.
15. Implement negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
16. Execute sourcing strategies and regularly update/maintain business suppliers' database to ensure data on suppliers is easily stored, accessed and retrieved.
17. Utilise eSourcing and eProcurement applications to drive optimum performance, efficiency and effectiveness from each sourcing opportunity.
18. Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
19. Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and ensure plans are set in advance to manage these timely and as per requirements.
20. Undertake supply chain risk assessment and mitigation planning exercises for all critical categories.
21. Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirement documentation.
22. Track order acknowledgement, prepare and communicate shortage and backlog reports, and provide on time visibility of potential interruptions to internal customers.
23. Monitor performance of key suppliers, facilitate regular performance reviews with stakeholders in order to assess value and quality of supplier services/products and inform decision-making on future collaborations.

Knowledge, Skills & Minimum Experience:

Education Qualification:
a) Bachelor’s Degree (must have)
b) Industry qualified within procurement profession preferred (MCIPS or equivalent) (preferred)

Work Experience:
a) Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant field
b) Area of Experience: Experience working in a Procurement/category management position in a similar role/industry preferably in aviation, airline catering or hospitality

Skills:
Technical knowledge of the F&B/Non-F&B procurement categories.
Working knowledge of ERP Systems such as Oracle and SAP.
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.
Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions.