Supply Chain Specialist

Responsible for the entire procurement activities from strategic planning to implementation of analysis, pricing, selection, delivery and risk mitigation for existing / new airport Lounges, at locations across the 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.

• Serve as a business partner to Lounge Managers 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
• * 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

Experience and Professional Qualifications Required

• 5+ 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

• 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 SAP or other ERP (e.g. CheckSCM, 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