Procurement Specialist

dnata catering; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7

Career development and progression

Discounts at hundreds of retailers

Novated leasing

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

dnata catering is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join the Broadbeach HQ. You will build strong supplier relationships, lead sourcing, tendering and negotiations, and identify opportunities to improve cost, performance and supply outcomes.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Culinary and Accounts Payable to resolve issues and drive value, with a focus on cost savings and efficiency across procurement categories.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a procurement role with supplier relationship management, contracts and competitive tendering.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills with understanding of category management, cost drivers and market trends.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills; BI or spend analytics experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier relationships, performance and contract outcomes.
• Lead sourcing, tender and negotiation activities to secure best value.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving and efficiency opportunities across key procurement categories.
• Analyse supplier pricing, spend and market trends to support commercial decisions.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Culinary and Accounts Payable to improve business outcomes and resolve supply issues.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Tendering & negotiation

Cost analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel & Office skills

BI / spend analytics

Organised & proactive

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Start your journey with dnata catering & retail, where the sky is the limit!

About Us

Part of the Emirates Group, dnata catering & retail is Australia’s leading inflight catering and retail partner. We support many of the world’s mostrecognisedairlines, deliveringaward‑winningmeals and exceptional service that create memorable in-flight dining experiences for thousands of travelers each day.

About the Opportunity

Our Supply Chain team is seeking their next Procurement Specialist to join us at our Broadbeach Headquarters. This role focuses on building strong supplier relationships, leading tender and negotiation activities and identifying opportunities to improve cost, performance and supply outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage strategic supplier relationships, performance and contract outcomes.
• Lead sourcing, tender and negotiation activities to secure best value.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving and efficiency opportunities across key procurement categories.
• Analyse supplier pricing, spend and market trends to support commercial decisions.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Culinary and Accounts Payable to improve business outcomes and resolve supply issues.

About You

You are a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys working with suppliers, analysing data and finding smarter ways to deliver value. You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a procurement role, including supplier relationship management, contracts and competitive tendering.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with an understanding of category management, cost drivers and market trends.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with experience in BI or spend analytics highly regarded.
• Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• 5 weeks annual leave and competitive pay rates.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7.
• Career development and progression.
• Career development and progression supported by dedicated training.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, novated leasing and wellbeing resources.

At dnata, we value an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.For support or adjustments, contact***************@dnata.com

The Recruitment process may include interviews, health checks, reference and criminal history checks, and verification of working rights. Pleasenote,only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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