Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Business: Plaza Premium Lounge (UK) Limited
Position: Procurement Executive (Operation Procurement)
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Procurement Manager
JOB SCOPE
Responsible for the entire procurement activities from strategic planning to implementation of analysis, pricing, selection, delivery and risk mitigation for existing / new airport Lounges, Hotels outlets in UK. Conduct the acquisition and evaluation of proposals for products, systems and services on group-wide basis with stakeholders to achieve optimal results in quality, total cost, and completion time.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Serve as a business partner to Business Unit key stakeholders by identifying their critical business requirements and providing Sourcing & Procurement services to meet/exceed their expectations
* Build/establish strategic relationships with key suppliers to drive enhanced value and innovation
* Provide rigorous cost and market analysis following the models established by Strategic Sourcing focusing on the total cost of ownership
* Prepare for and execute clear, structured negotiations following the Strategic Sourcing process
* Manage e-Procurement catalog content development, coordinated with International and Global teams
* Provide and lead Strategic procurement services that provide low cost/best value to constituents while considering impact on operations, customers and competitors
* Implement cost effective technologies to increase transaction efficiencies and drive down overall cost of procurement
* Ensure consistent application of procurement processes across constituent groups
* Identify, develop and deploy best practice supplier management, procurement and supply chain practices
* Drive internal skill/capability development to broaden and build staff skill sets
* Institutionalize procurement performance measures that demonstrate value and ensure supplier performance
* Responsible for the creation and execution of annual operating plans and strategic sourcing plan.
* Work with finance and business teams to have an annual and long-term plans and strategy for the requisite categories
* Ensure compliance, cost savings and performance measures are established, tracked and achieved
* Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Experience and Professional Qualifications Required
* 4+ years relevant working experience in leading Sourcing & Procurement organization, Hospitality, Co-working, F&B Industry, Technology or service-oriented company are preferred.
* Diploma or degree in Business or Finance
* CPM, CIPs, EIPM or similar certification is preferable
* Internal/external business consulting experience desired
* Experience working a multinational environment
* Experience in managing a cross functional team
Skills Required
* Fluent in English
* Excellent stakeholder influencing skills
* Advanced analytical skills to support complex financial modeling
* Experience in problem solving and analytical methods is critical
* Strong written and communication skills
* Strong negotiation skills
* Category Management expertise
* Experience with CheckSCM or other ERP (e.g. SAP, ARIBA, Coupa)
* Strong expertise in using MS Office, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Ability to interact with employees at all levels
* Ability/desire to work in a multi-cultural, multi territory environment
Competencies Required
Thinks Strategically
* Develops clear and consistent strategies to achieve the vision
* Leverages synergy opportunities across functions and businesses
* Examines issues from a broad perspective, considering impact beyond immediate scope
* Stays current on business issues, industry trends, and technology advances
Thinks Builds Relationships
* Engages colleagues across the organization to optimize performance
* Manages the needs of diverse stakeholders
* Facilitates win-win situations
Communicates Effectively
* Obtains full engagement through inspiring communications
* Provides appropriate rationale and context to drive commitment
* Effectively persuades others to support ideas and plans
* Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding
Drives Results
* Translates strategy into specific priorities, objectives, and action plans
* Manages projects, processes and resources to produce desired outcomes
* Uses technology to facilitate better results
* Analyses data and information to drive decisions
Inspires Creativity and Innovation rives
* Proactively looks for new opportunities
* Transfers ideas and successes across boundaries
* Challenges the status quo
Champions Change
* Articulates a compelling business case for change
* Supports new initiatives
* Demonstrate flexibility in response to changes
Builds Teams
* Provides challenging work assignments and developmental opportunities
* Recognises and rewards the achievements of others
Exhibits Professional Excellence
* Pursues excellence with integrity, passion and courage
* Shows consistency in words and actions
* Treats others with respect