Manager, Strategic Food Sourcing

SATS Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in air cargo and catering services is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead to manage procurement across various categories. The role involves collaborating with business units, leading a team, and leveraging analytics for strategic decisions. Candidates should have significant experience in strategic sourcing, preferably in FMCG or hospitality, and possess strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of strategic sourcing experience in FMCG, hospitality, retail, or consulting.
• Experience in procurement and category management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the strategic sourcing function across raw and non-raw material categories.
• Collaborate with Business Units to align sourcing strategies and manage suppliers.
• Monitor procurement KPIs for efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in Supply Chain

Degree in Commerce

Degree in Business

Job description

Company description:

About Us

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the world's largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia's leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning, and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, operating central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.

SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel, and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 215 stations in 27 countries, covering trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg

Why Join Us

At SATS, people are our greatest asset. We build our success on the knowledge, expertise, and performance of every contributor by embracing diversity and uniqueness. We offer a holistic approach and commitment to Fulfilling, Appreciated, and Meaningful (FAM) work environments, fostering career growth, recognizing talent, and encouraging meaningful contributions.

Job description:

Key Responsibilities

• The Manager, Strategic Food Sourcing, leads the procurement sourcing strategy to influence significant change management across Food Solutions, Business Units (BUs), and functions, supporting development of productivity initiatives, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Source-to-Pay (S2P), operational support, and internal controls and compliance.
• Lead and develop the strategic sourcing function, managing a portfolio across raw and non-raw material categories through the Collaborative Procurement Model (CPM), Category Management, and the 7-step sourcing process (7SSP).
• Collaborate with BUs/functions early in the 7SSP project development for sourcing, analysis, negotiation, contracting, and supplier management to maximize productivity benefits.
• Ensure monthly reporting via the CPM Track, maintain strong governance through Evaluation/Tender Committee meetings, and secure senior management sign-offs.
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders to manage total system costs and leverage procurement strategies.
• Manage and develop procurement team members and ensure compliance with 7SSP processes within food-related procurement.
• Coordinate with other procurement teams globally to share best practices and ensure visibility of category strategies.
• Identify regional/global sourcing opportunities to improve system efficiencies through category strategy management.
• Build analytics capabilities within the Strategic Sourcing team to support data-driven decision-making and demand management.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work with supplier performance, risk management, and relationship teams to ensure timely feedback, audits, risk mitigation, and SRM initiatives.
• Partner with strategic suppliers on cost improvement initiatives aligned with category strategies.
• Manage procurement policies and procedures, ensuring consistent and compliant implementation across BUs/functions.
• Facilitate stakeholder approvals to ensure proper authorization before commitments.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain, Commerce, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of strategic sourcing experience in procurement, preferably in FMCG, Hospitality, Retail, or Consulting.
• Experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing (e.g., 7SSP), consulting, or business operations.
• Experience in managing teams, training, and talent development.
• Proven ability to manage complex internal and external partnerships, outsourcing, insourcing, and change management projects.

Knowledge and Skills

• Leadership and strategic business management skills.
• Change management and negotiation skills.
• Category management expertise and understanding of market dynamics.
• Procurement analytics and operational excellence.