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Senior Executive, Sourcing

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About SATSHeadquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 215 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit .At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.Key ResponsibilitiesThe RoleThis role is a strategic support for procurement operation function to influence significant change management across the Food Solutions, BUs and functions e.g. support development of productivity BP, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Source-to-Pay (S2P) Management, Operational support and Internal controls and compliance.Key responsibilities
  • Support Senior Procurement Manager/Head of Tactical Sourcing to deliver sourcing initiatives across food related categories. Delivery through proficient knowledge of the Collaborative Procurement Model (CPM), Category Management and 7-step sourcing process.
  • Accountable for sourcing and operational knowledge in defined categories collaboratively aligning with related BUs/functions at early stage in 7SSP project development process (Business Planning), analysis, sourcing, negotiating, contracting and managing agency to deliver maximum productivity benefits (efficiency and effectiveness)
  • Strong Negotiation skills and contract management delivery
  • Accountable for ensuring monthly reporting through updated CPM Tracker
  • High level of maturity and stakeholder communications skills required as applicable
  • Support management of Global Procurement Internal controls, Risk Management and supplier integrity with supplier management teams
  • Ensure effective and timely communication with procurement colleagues in other procurement functions as well as business stakeholders in BUs/functions
  • Knowledge of category strategy management identify BU/function sourcing opportunities for improved systems and process efficiencies
  • Develop strong collaboration with Finance Department and marketing function in BU to ensure knowledge of and a proactive approach to budget timeline and planning in order to support 7SSP for each Category (ZBW)
  • Delivers strong analytics capability within responsible key categories and support recommended spend and buy better strategies. In conjunction with business owners, validate buying requirements (demand management) and guide users to the most appropriate products and services
  • Manage compliance to S2P to ensure delivery of Key Performance metrics
  • Comply with Global Procurement policy and Global Procurement Operation Manual procedure to ensure consistent and complied implementation across BUs/functions
  • Facilitate approvals/sign off from appropriate parties where applicable to ensure agreement before commitment given to spending.
  • In conjunction with supplier performance management team to ensure supplier performance feedbacks, dispute and complaints are timely acted upon
  • In conjunction with supplier risk management team to ensure properly supplier audit is carried out timely. Work with supplier risk management team to ensure risk mitigation and compliance.
  • In conjunction with supplier relationship management team to ensure SRM tasks and initiatives are properly carried out, monitored and measured
Key RequirementsKey Requirements
  • Degree in Supply Chain / Commerce / Business / or related
  • Minimum 5 years of strategic sourcing experience in procurement, preferably gained in FMCG/ Hospitality/ Retail / Consulting
Knowledge and Skills
  • Category management knowledge and experience (Collaborative Procurement Model)
  • Category portfolio management leadership and business acumen
  • 7 Step Sourcing Process knowledge and delivery
  • Analytical skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Contract Management skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Strong business communication skills (stakeholder management)
  • Strategic Business Management skills
  • Strategic Change Management skills
  • Operational excellence and business process improvement
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