dnata · 6 hours ago
Junior Sourcing Specialist
Heathrow, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelDnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers, specializing in inflight catering and logistics services. The Junior Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for strategic sourcing and category management, developing category strategies to maximize value and ensure quality across the procurement process.
Air Transportation
Responsibilities
Supporting the senior team in the delivery of the overall procurement business strategy, with direct accountability for specific categories
Develop strategic category plans to drive commercial, quality and service objectives of the business
Implement consistent and robust Supplier Performance Management for category vendors, driving continuous improvement initiatives, forecasts/re-forecasts and ongoing relationship development to optimise the value and performance of each supplier
Negotiating and managing commercial terms for all suppliers that fall within scope, integrating into central contractual agreements to synergise benefits and maximise sustainable value
Consolidating expenditure and suppliers wherever appropriate, to maximize volumes and minimise complexity
Negotiation and drafting of contracts are in place and maintained for all key, accountable vendors
Use technology to drive procurement best practice such as electronic tendering and auctions
Ensuring suppliers are reporting contracted SLA’s and KPI’s, putting in place recovery measures for failure
Enhancing all procurement practices in sourcing and supplier management through the implementation of the Scanmarket eSourcing platforms, including but not limited to all tenders, contracts and supplier information in order to underpin category opportunities where appropriate
Engagement with key internal stakeholders, presenting opportunities & impacts associated with supply chain optimisation Following up on delivery queries, shortages etc. with suppliers
Supporting the menu development process for accountable airlines in collaboration with your internal stakeholders, such as Sales, Facilities, Fleet and Commercial, through new product/service sourcing and pricing
Adhering to company compliance procedures and the development and implementation of functional processes, guidelines, policies and projects relative to accountable category activities
Qualification
Required
Ideally sourcing and category management experience within indirect food production
Market knowledge, procurement best practice
Good negotiation skills and an ability to influence key decision makers
Experience of delivering change, ideally is qualified in project management such as Prince2
Track record of commercial acumen
Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Highly analytical and methodical approach
Ability to structure workload, to plan and multi-task efficiently
Preferred
Competent with eProcurement platforms and IT solutions
CIPS qualification or relevant industry experience
Benefits
Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site
Free tea and coffee
Simply health Plan
Refer a Friend Scheme
Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide
Cycle to Work Scheme
Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme
Company
dnata
Dnata is an air services provider. It is a sub-organization of Emirates.
Founded in 1959
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter DeVito
Chief Executive Officer | United States | dnata (Emirates Group)
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