gategroup
Sourcing Manager (Indirect)
gategroup, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
About us
Gate Gourmet, a gategroup company, is the world's largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services for the airline industry. For the past 70 years, we have served over 250 carriers in more than 30 countries. Gate Gourmet combines culinary expertise with the highest standards of food safety and production to deliver delicious, healthy, and affordable meals to over 270 million travelers around the globe.
Job Summary:
Reports to the Director and Sr. Manager of Sourcing, Indirect (Non-Food)/Facilities, NA, this Procurement Leader will be responsible for executing the strategy and cost savings projections for non-food products and services that support our NA airline catering operations. Collaborates with internal business partners and functional leaders to source, select and contract with suppliers to drive savings, improve product quality, and maintain overall cost-competitiveness. Presents creative ideas and strategy for non-food products and services to corporate leaders to continuously standardize, rationalize and optimize non-food procurement.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Defines, tracks, and manages procurement projects which include facility maintenance, fleet maintenance and corporate and administrative services
Develop supplier contract terms and conditions
Manage implementation efforts required to meet savings targets and internal deadlines
Analyzes spend to identify areas of procurement cost savings
Gathers procurement and financial data for supply chain opportunities including supplier rationalization, tenders, aggregation and specification alternatives across our NA airline catering operations
Manages non-food procurement savings targets and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Manages project communications, weekly conference calls and face-to-face meetings to ensure action item follow-up with functional leaders and suppliers
Negotiates agreements to service and satisfy business partner requirements
Provides contract management expertise with respect to creating and maintaining contract files, purchase orders, pricing agreements, certificates of insurance etc.
Ensures the implementation and renewal of supply agreements in a timely manner
Monitors ongoing effectiveness of the current supply base and manages supplier operational issues
Provides project management expertise on high-profile procurement projects
Uses of strategic sourcing tools to execute RFIs and RFPs
Interfaces with manufacturers and distributors to gather new product and service information
Manages new supplier approval process
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree in Business or equivalent
Work Experience:
5 years in related procurement, business, finance or operations management field
Experience in non-food products and services category management a plus
Fleet maintenance
Corporate and administrative services
Technical Skills:
(Certification, Licenses and Registration) Proficient in using Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Demonstrated project management skills Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills Ability to reduce complex issues to basic components Professional verbal and written correspondence skills Language / Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communications Excellent negotiation skills Ability to communicate & influence management Work well in a team environment
Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility:
NA Type of Employment:
Full time Travel %: 15% Exemption Classification:
Exempt Internal Relationships:
Procurement and all functional areas External Relationships: Suppliers Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Budget / Revenue Responsibility:
(Local Currency) Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility:
North America Type of Employment:
Full time Travel %: 15% Exemption Classification:
Exempt Internal Relationships:
Procurement and all functional areas External Relationships:
Suppliers Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:
Office based Gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job: Thinking
Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills Engaging
Understanding others, Team Leadership, and Developing People Inspiring
Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively Achieving
Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone: We treat each other with respect and we act with
integrity We communicate and keep each other informed We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver
excellence
as a team We have
passion
for our work and we pay attention to the little details We foster an environment of
accountability
, take responsibility for our actions, and learn from our mistakes We do what we say we will do when we say we are going to do it We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someones day better The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
(Certification, Licenses and Registration) Proficient in using Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Demonstrated project management skills Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills Ability to reduce complex issues to basic components Professional verbal and written correspondence skills Language / Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communications Excellent negotiation skills Ability to communicate & influence management Work well in a team environment
Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility:
NA Type of Employment:
Full time Travel %: 15% Exemption Classification:
Exempt Internal Relationships:
Procurement and all functional areas External Relationships: Suppliers Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Budget / Revenue Responsibility:
(Local Currency) Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility:
North America Type of Employment:
Full time Travel %: 15% Exemption Classification:
Exempt Internal Relationships:
Procurement and all functional areas External Relationships:
Suppliers Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:
Office based Gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job: Thinking
Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills Engaging
Understanding others, Team Leadership, and Developing People Inspiring
Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively Achieving
Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone: We treat each other with respect and we act with
integrity We communicate and keep each other informed We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver
excellence
as a team We have
passion
for our work and we pay attention to the little details We foster an environment of
accountability
, take responsibility for our actions, and learn from our mistakes We do what we say we will do when we say we are going to do it We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someones day better The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.