Globally we deliver over 320,000 authentic, world-class meals every day, these meals are dished up by our portfolio of brands - dnata, Alpha Flight Group, Alpha LSG and En Route. Working to stringent deadlines and exacting standards, we take pride in every smile our dishes evoke - a trait recognized by numerous airlines around the world. Over the years we have been awarded best caterer by a wide number of airlines and are driven by a desire to deliver for our customers, and their customers, every day.  

Why join dnata? 

• Be part of a small start-up team, with great opportunity for growth 

• Be part of a global award-winning group 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Covered 

• Additional co-contributions towards your retirement fund 

The role 

As the head of the Procurement & Food Store department, the Procurement Manager is Responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and administering Procurement activities of dnata Catering Canada Ltd.
In addition to this, the Procurement Manager will strategize for cost effective arrangements, ensuring commitment to good procurement ethics and compliance. They will also execute and maintain the Procurement agenda to support the realization of the overall business and sustainability strategy and direct, control and lead procurement projects. 

Responsibilities 

• Have complete understanding of and adhere to dnata Catering's  policies and procedures 

• Ensure compliance with all Group workplace safety, security, and health policies and procedure 

• 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 

• Establish and support Procurement’s internal profile as a function that delivers excellence in commercial insight, communication and change management 

• 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 

• Develop and 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 

• Study and monitor local and global trends of supply shortage to alert and mitigate possible obstacles without sacrificing service, quality or availability 

• Invite, assess, negotiate and award/recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals 

• Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions with suppliers, and integrate processes and contracts 

• 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 

• Drive purchasing behavior towards compliance and maximum savings from increased application & enforcement of policies & guidelines, standardization, processes and technology investments 

• Proactively seek and identify opportunities for efficiencies and synergies, collaborating with other Emirates Group/ dnata entities wherever possible and Benchmarking performance 

• Oversee performance and development of direct reports 

• Carry out additional duties as may be reasonably requested by senior management.

Qualifications

• Possess strong interpersonal skills and can work effectively across all levels in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
• Effective decision-making skills and strong problem-solving skills.
• Innovative, detail oriented, and quality conscious.
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management, food handling and sanitation standards
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or equivalent.
• A minimum of 4 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.