Sourcing Specialist Procurement (UAE Nationals Only)

Job Description

?Sourcing Specialist ?Applications are invited for the position of Sourcing Specialist.

• Position within: Procurement Department
• Reports to: Sourcing Manger
• Location : Dubai International Airport Terminal 1

?Key Accountabilities (External)

• 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 optimised.
• 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
• Implement negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Execute sourcing strategies and regularly update/maintain business suppliers? database to ensure data on suppliers is easily stored, accessed and retrieved.
• Utilise eSourcing and eProcurement applications to drive optimum performance, efficiency and effectiveness from each sourcing opportunity
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and ensure plans are set in advance to manage these timely and as per requirements
• Undertake supply chain risk assessment and mitigation planning exercises for all critical categories
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirement documentation.
• Provide on time visibility of potential interruptions to internal customers.
• Monitor performance of key suppliers, facilitate regular performance reviews with stakeholders in order to assess value and quality of supplier services / products and inform decision-making on future collaborations.

?Essential Requirements and Competencies

• Bachelor?s Degree.
• Industry qualified within procurement profession preferred (MCIPS or equivalent)
• At least 5 years of experience in a relevant field
• Previous experience working in a Procurement / category management position.
• Technical knowledge of the Non F&B procurement categories.
• Working knowledge of ERP Systems such as Oracle and SAP.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions.

??Key Accountabilities (Internal)

• 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 optimised.
• 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
• Implement negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Execute sourcing strategies and regularly update/maintain business suppliers? database to ensure data on suppliers is easily stored, accessed and retrieved.
• Utilise eSourcing and eProcurement applications to drive optimum performance, efficiency and effectiveness from each sourcing opportunity
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and ensure plans are set in advance to manage these timely and as per requirements
• Undertake supply chain risk assessment and mitigation planning exercises for all critical categories
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirement documentation.
• Provide on time visibility of potential interruptions to internal customers.
• Monitor performance of key suppliers, facilitate regular performance reviews with stakeholders in order to assess value and quality of supplier services / products and inform decision-making on future collaborations.

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Keyskills :
Procurement Purchasing