Procurement Specialist

Job Description:

Work with Procurement analyst information to inform price and market strategies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure EKFC is a client of choice that receives continuous business improvement opportunities.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a Procurement / category management position.
• Technical knowledge of the F&B procurement categories.
• Working knowledge of ERP Systems such as Oracle and SAP.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Industry qualified within procurement profession preferred (MCIPS or equivalent)
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management