Sourcing Specialist

1. Execute supplier negotiations and finalize award recommendations, establishing contracts that optimize cost savings, quality, and service levels.
2. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prioritize and align purchasing activities, ensuring timely and effective fulfilment of business needs.
3. Establish SMART objectives for sourcing initiatives and provide regular, objective feedback to support performance improvement and achievement of target.
4. Lead and implement cost-saving initiatives to deliver measurable financial benefits and enhance overall business profitability and efficiency.
5. Negotiate supplier contracts to maximize value, maintain high service quality standards and enhance supplier performance for the Company.
6. Implement innovative sourcing strategies by researching new products and methodologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of sourcing activities.
7. Monitor and report category spend, savings, and supplier performance, offering insights that supports strategic decision-making.
8. Strengthen supplier relationships to position the Company as a preferred client and promote continuous service and performance improvements.
9. Utilize e-Sourcing and e-Procurement tools to drive efficiency and derive optimal results from supplier engagements and sourcing opportunities.
10. Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies by integrating relevant requirements into all sourcing and contract documents to support a safe and responsible procurement process.

Education Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Professional qualification in procurement (e.g., MCIPS or equivalent).

Work Experience

• Minimum 6 years of overall experience with 3 years in relevant field preferred.
• Area of Experience: Hands-on experience in procurement or category management, ideally within the aviation, airline catering, or hospitality industries.

Skills

• Proficient understanding of both F&B and Non-F&B procurement categories.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP, enabling efficient management of procurement processes.
• Familiarity with effective sourcing techniques and vendor relationship management to drive cost-efficiency and quality.
• Understanding of contractual terms and conditions to ensure favourable and compliant agreements with suppliers.