Head of Procurement

Head of Procurement

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 8 years of experience in food & beverage procurement, purchasing, and sourcing
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior role within a similar environment
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Deep understanding of procurement, purchasing, and inventory management procedures
• Knowledge of airline specifications, menu breakdowns, FDA, USDA, and HACCP requirements
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, menu costing, analysis, and operational oversight
• Leadership capabilities with the financial competency to devise, execute and manage own budget
• Good working knowledge of ERP and procurement systems
• Flexibility for periodic travel; position based at the White Plains HQ
• Ability to travel domestically up to 50%, with some international travel as required

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement team to ensure compliance with the dnata Way governance and standards across all areas of spend
• Invite, assess, negotiate and award/recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals across the source to contract process
• Develop and implement annual budgets as well as a three-year comprehensive sourcing and category management strategy
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to develop, engage and lead supplier relationships
• Lead procurement strategies and budgets for all categories
• Maintain oversight of budget, spend and investment for all Property assets
• Work closely with Finance to forecast any significant decisions or deviations
• Review and research best practices relating to the commercial real estate industry
• Develop strategies that steer the business towards green energy options and sustainable procurement practices
• Monitor and review supplier performance with respect to price, service and quality
• Study and monitor local and global trends of supply shortage
• Support all customer pricing decisions
• Formulate local purchasing policies, standard operating procedures & guidelines
• Proactively seek and identify opportunities for efficiencies and synergies
• Implement advances in technology, market developments and other relevant changes in the supply market
• Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing procurement team
• Establish and support Procurement’s internal profile as a function that delivers excellence in commercial insight, communication and change management
• Produce regular reporting to demonstrate functional performance and forecasts

Preferred Qualifications

• ISM/ CIPS/ APICS or similar qualifications preferred
• Previous experience in the ready-to-eat foods or in-flight catering industry is preferred