Job Description
Employment Opportunity
Join our dynamic team at Newrest Zambia Ltd, a fast-paced inflight catering company committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our customers. We are seeking a dedicated Procurement Manager to oversee our procurement operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective sourcing of quality products and services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Create and lead the development and implementation of the procurement strategy.
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Prepare and lead negotiations using the six-step sourcing process and use of different negotiation tactics.
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Performance management of suppliers to ensure delivery on time in full.
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Manage suppliers to ensure right-first-time quality.
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Support cross-functionally for indirect procurement across Equipment, Operations Services, Facilities, and others as required.
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Identify opportunities and implement cost reduction projects working with cross-functional teams.
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Managing legal and environmental aspects associated with food and pack ensuring compliance.
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Understand internal stakeholder needs.
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Ensures that the safety and security of items is maintained in accordance to Company regulations.
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Ensure stores is kept in a clean and tidy conducive working environment to avoid Infestation of hazards.
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Ensures maximum utilization of space storage in an economic and efficient manner.
Minimum Academic and Skills Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
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Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the catering or hospitality industry.
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Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
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Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
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Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
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Extensive food and beverage (F&B) knowledge
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Strong understanding of strategic sourcing and procurement environment
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The candidate must have a strong drive for results
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The successful candidate will have proven analytical skills and financial acumen, as well as a methodical approach to problem-solving teamed with a drive for results
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Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
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Demonstrate competence to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks to completion.
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Work attitude that exhibits flexibility, drive, good judgement, dependability and ambitions
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Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested candidates who meet the above-stipulated qualifications should send their application letters, Curriculum vitae, three traceable referees, and photocopies of relevant certificates to:
[email protected]
Applications should be received not later than
17th July 2024
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