Procurement Executive

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