Procurement Executive

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 in 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: 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; Demonstrates 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.