JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (describe the major duties of the role in the order of importance)
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 (state the minimum experience, knowledge, education, language, technical skills, travelling requirements of this position.)
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
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