Role Description

The Procurement Assistant Role will be responsible in assisting/ coordinating the daily operations of procurement department including food store, efficient in maintaining the supply chain of both food and non-food related items and making sure that each step of the process is in compliance with the relevant standards. This role requires a detail-oriented and organized individual with strong analytical skills that focuses on maintaining the quality and compliance in all aspects of supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Provide spend analysis & reporting in constant search of prioritized cost saving opportunities and tracking of realized purchasing cost savings.
• Expertly develop successful relationships across all levels of stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Conduct independent internal audit programs, which review the costs in areas of food and non-food purchases of the business to detect potential cost savings.
• Implement strategies for procuring goods or services, maintaining stock levels, and planning for contingency through alternate sources of supply for critical and single source products\Ongoing review of a multi-year category management strategy to ensure that the benefits sought from vendors are both delivered and optimized.
• Identify and research potential new suppliers, goods and services both locally and internationally.
• Monitor local and global trends of supply shortage to alert and mitigate possible obstacles without sacrificing service, quality, or availability.
• Provide assistance in the tender management process.
• Manage vendors to deliver on contract requirements including qualification, targets, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and review supplier performance with respect to price, service, and quality, ensuring periodic review of better alternatives locally, regionally, or globally.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant health and safety standards.
• Monitor and maintain a proper storage conditions for the procured items.
• Ensures all loss prevention standards are implemented.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant Experience
• Experience of Working in the airline catering industry will be an asset.
• Have an in-depth understanding and working experience with HACCP, GMP and ISO standards.