Sourcing Specialist

• Execute supplier negotiations and finalize award recommendations, establishing contracts that optimize cost savings, quality, and service levels.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prioritize and align purchasing activities, ensuring timely and effective fulfilment of business needs.
• Establish SMART objectives for sourcing initiatives and provide regular, objective feedback to support performance improvement and achievement of target.
• Lead and implement cost-saving initiatives to deliver measurable financial benefits and enhance overall business profitability and efficiency.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to maximize value, maintain high service quality standards and enhance supplier performance for the Company.
• Implement innovative sourcing strategies by researching new products and methodologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of sourcing activities.
• Monitor and report category spend, savings, and supplier performance, offering insights that supports strategic decision-making.
• Strengthen supplier relationships to position the Company as a preferred client and promote continuous service and performance improvements.
• Utilize e-Sourcing and e-Procurement tools to drive efficiency and derive optimal results from supplier engagements and sourcing opportunities.
• 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

• a) Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• b) 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.