Job Description

REQ13388 Senior Manager, Supply Chain (Open)

POSITION

Senior Manager, Supply Chain manages to plan, develop, execute and manage strategic sourcing initiatives for the supply chain functions specializing in procurement of FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) and OS&E (Operating Supplies & Equipment) and/or marketing and promotions category. This includes procurement of products, materials, parts, supplies, equipment and services aiming at cost reduction and process improvement as well as managing vendor effectively; and to train, develop, mentor and assist subordinates in all of the

departments that fall within the supply chain process.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and executes strategies for supply chain functions to aggressively reduce cost of key supplies and services, reduces material lead times and inventory requirements and associated working capital needs
• Identifies needs and potential suppliers, soliciting bids, reviewing bids and selecting suppliers, negotiating and awarding contracts
• Creates integrated processes among Operations, Procurement, Logistics, and outside suppliers to execute the planning/replenishment process
• Provides leadership to the Procurement Team, mentoring to staff and ensure all staffs are adequately trained
• Partners with other executives in Engineering, F&B, Hotel Operations, Entertainments, Marketing etc. to achieve company and functional goals
• Prepares, reviews, and renews trade agreements, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for price and acceptability of items
• Oversees all activities related to procurement of commodities, from intent to purchase through delivery
• Negotiates or supervises negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services with suppliers and subcontractors
• Ensures subordinates and business units compliance with Supply Chain policies and procedures and company’s rules and regulations
• Establishes project procurement procedures to ensure deliverables meet the individual client and project requirements
• Manages changes proactively
• Manages responsible for appropriate executed procurement in terms of safety, compliance to rules and regulations, quality, schedule, and budget

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Cost reduction
• Inventory turns and accuracy of inventory
• On time to Customer
• Supplier management and consolidation
• Compliance with Supply Chain Policies and Procedures by all business units
• Risk management
• Knowledge of world class sourcing tools with implementation experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• At least 10 years’ experience in FF&E and OS&E and/or Marketing category procurement/ supply chain
• At least 8 years’ experience in a management role with project procurement management
• Experience preferably in hospitality, gaming, large restaurant chains and/or supermarket chains environments
• Extensive souring experience in procurement of IT category with global procurement experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing techniques to provide cost savings while maintaining quality

Education

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications, major in Business Administration or Supply Chain
• Recognized professional accreditation, CPM or CPSM
• Strong working knowledge of ERP and MRP systems

Skills

• Display a high commitment to improving customer service
• Motivate others to achieve business objectives and common goals
• Excellent command of English language
• Excellent business, financial and negotiating skills
• Possess strong leadership and communication skills
• Highly developed analytical thinking, understanding and application of logical and analytical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Encourage people to work as a team
• Adopts and implements new approaches and practices to meet changing circumstances
• Clearly understand the strategic Vision of the Company and how it impacts on the Business Unit/function
• Anticipates and assess issues, risks or opportunities facing the Company and applies effective, and creative solutions
• Achieves agreed objectives and accepts accountability for results
• Proven firm and correct employee and customer orientation
• Proven track record in cost reduction programs

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Achieves agreed objectives and accepts accountability for results
• Worldwide sourcing with great vendor database
• Displays a high commitment to delivering results
• Communicates effectively
• Displays the highest level of integrity
• Ability to maintain discretion
• Self-motivated
• Approachable