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JOB PURPOSE:The role will be responsible for sourcing food & beverages 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 ACCOUNTABILITIES:Undertake supplier negotiations, create award recommendation reports and implement effective contracts.Effectively engage with internal stakeholders regularly to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.Set SMART objectives for sourcing projects and teams and provide regular and objective feedback on the performance.Lead cost-saving strategic initiatives to ensure that EKFC achieves the best valueEngage with Business and negotiate contractual arrangements with suppliers to ensure that value for money and excellent service levels are maintained and optimized.Maximise profit by tendering contracts and meeting with suppliers to negotiate the best terms of contractResearch and implement new concepts and innovative products/methodologies to enhance sourcing performance.Track and report on category spend, savings and general performanceIdentify opportunities and implement actions to achieve efficiencies.Work with Procurement analyst information to inform price and market strategiesDevelop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure EKFC is a client of choice that receives continuous business improvement opportunities.Actively monitor external business environment and be fully aware of the changes in the inflationary and purchasing environment for categories under managementImplement negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal termsExecute sourcing strategies and regularly update/maintain business suppliers’ database to ensure data on suppliers is easily stored, accessed and retrieved.Utilise eSourcing and eProcurement applications to drive optimum performance, efficiency and effectiveness from each sourcing opportunityPerform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarkingMonitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and ensure plans are set in advance to manage these timely and as per requirementsUndertake supply chain risk assessment and mitigation planning exercises for all critical categoriesTrack order acknowledgement, prepare and communicate shortage and backlog reports, and provideMonitor 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 collaborationsQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s Degree.Industry qualified within procurement profession preferred (MCIPS or equivalent)EXPERIENCE:At least 3 years of experience in a relevant fieldPrevious experience working in a Procurement/category management position in a similar role / industry preferably in aviation, airline catering or hospitality.Technical knowledge of the F&B procurement categories.Working knowledge of ERP Systems such as Oracle and SAP.Familiarity with sourcing and vendor managementKnowledge of contractual terms and conditions.
