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Catering Procurement Executive

Department: Procurement & Aircraft Trading

Reports to: Catering & Lounge Procurement Manager

This position will be responsible for improving the productivity and value of the category by collaborating with client departments to manage third party expenditure through demand management, category planning and supply relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

* Identifying and driving category opportunities in conjunction with client departments and the category manager

* Assisting and supporting the category manager in carrying out any other relevant duties which may be required

* Developing strong supplier relationships and ensuring suppliers deliver as per their contractual obligations with a focus on long term supplier relationship management

* Leading supplier assessment and benchmarking process and conducting detailed analytical work for planning purposes

* Leading end-to-end sourcing process, from market research, RFP preparation, financial analysis, negotiation and evaluation to contracting

Requirements:

* University Graduate. Business and or aviation related degree will be an advantage

* Minimum 1 year of relevant commercial experience and a relevant environment (knowledge of inflight catering an advantage)

* Strong background in Procurement. A relevant professional qualification will be an advantage (e.g. CIPS)

* Relevant experience in supply market analysis, cost evaluation and contract management

* Knowledge of the category economics and operating model is desirable

* Strong negotiation, influencing and commercial skills

* Excellent interpersonal; and communication skills, with a proven ability to effectively develop relationships with cross-functional teams and at a multiple organisation levels

* Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines

* Effective leadership and change management skills

* Numerate and with good computer skills.

* Fluent in spoken English, Mandarin a plus

Application Deadline: 27 October 2017

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