Emirates Catering Career – Sourcing Specialist

Job Description:

Applications are invited for the position of Sourcing Specialist Non Food Items Section

Job Responsibilities:

• Undertake supplier negotiations, create award recommendation reports and implement effective contracts.
• Effectively engage with internal stakeholders on a regular basis to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.
• Set SMART objectives for sourcing projects and teams and provide regular and objective feedback on the performance.
• Lead cost saving strategic initiatives to ensure that EKFC achieves best value
• Engage with Business and negotiate contractual arrangements with suppliers to ensure that value for money and excellent service levels are maintained and optimized.
• Maximise profit by tendering contracts and meeting with suppliers to negotiate the best terms of contract
• Research and implement new concepts and innovative products / methodologies to enhance sourcing performance.
• Track and report on category spend, savings and general performance
• Identify opportunities and implement actions to achieve efficiencies.
• Work with Procurement analyst information to inform price and market strategies
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure EKFC is a client of choice that receives continuous business improvement opportunities.
• Actively monitor external business environment and be fully aware of the changes in the inflationary and purchasing environment for categories under management

Job Requirements:

• Working knowledge of ERP Systems such as Oracle .
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Technical knowledge of the F&B procurement categories.
• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor Degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in a relevant field
• Previous experience working in a Procurement / category management position.
• Industry qualified within procurement profession preferred (MCIPS or equivalent)

Job Details:

Company: Emirates Flight Catering

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Application Deadline: N/A

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