Job Description

dnata is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest air and travel services providers; offering ground handling, cargo, travel and catering & retail services at over 130 airports in more than 30 countries across six continents. At dnata, we are by your side for the entire travel experience.
As the Head of Supply Chain for dnata Singapore, you will be responsible for procurement delivery, governance and business partnering of Catering product lines across Singapore, alongside overseeing the strategic framework, synergy & sourcing ownership of the commercial relationships for the wider airport operations division in the APAC region.
In this role, you will:
- Be a role model for dnata\xe2\x80\x99s values: safety and security, performance driven, delighting customers, imagination, respect and service excellence
- Have complete understanding of and adhere to Emirates Group and dnata Catering & Retail policies and procedures
- Delivery of APAC profit and cash to group targets; linked to resource optimisation budget and targets
- Provide spend analysis & reporting in constant search of prioritised cost saving opportunities and tracking of realised purchasing cost savings
- Expertly develop successful relationships across all levels of stakeholders, internally and externally
- Establish and support Procurement\xe2\x80\x99s 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 optimised
- 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 behaviour towards compliance and maximum savings from increased application & enforcement of policies & guidelines, standardisation, 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
- Motivate and inspire team members by creating an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort
- Carry out additional duties as may be reasonably requested by senior management

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant field; C IPS qualifications preferred
- Procurement professional with at least 10+ years of relevant experience in the function.
- At least 5 years in a procurement management role managing food, non-food and CAPEX procurement, with SGD $30+mil annual spend, in the food manufacturing industry
- Deep understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, and the commercial maturity to adapt to the market conditions
- Proven track record in achieving savings through strategic sourcing
- Expert influencing and negotiating skills with a demonstrated ability to adapt personal style to suit a varied audience and a variety of interpersonal styles
- Demonstrated capacity to influence stakeholders and facilitate change, including challenging the status quo and a willingness to think outside the square and deliver innovative solutions
- Demonstrated ability to build strategic supply alliances and apply a continuous improvement view that results in enhanced profitability
- Energetic leader and trusted commercial advisor, with an absolute commitment to good procurement ethics and compliance
- Good working knowledge of ERP and procurement system
- Leadership capabilities with demonstratable experience of managing teams of two or more
- Financial competency to devise, execute and manage own budget

At dnata, part of Emirates Group, we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!
Recruitment Process and Timeline
We encourage applications from across the globe. Your application journey begins by applying via the Emirates Group Careers website. Please ensure your CV is up to date for our talent acquisition team to review your profile. If you meet the criteria of the role, you will then be invited to complete a HireVue video interview, to share more about your product experience and your career aspirations. If you are shortlisted you will then be invited to interview with our hiring managers. If you are successful, your recruiter will reach out to you with an offer and then our Onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition to your new role at Emirates Group

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