Role Introduction
Reports to: Ground Services Procurement Lead
The role is part of a global team in our Procurement and Aircraft Trading (APD) department who are dedicated to creating strong partnerships which help us understand the cost drivers and remove non-value adding cost, creating brand value through a compliant, ethical and sustainable manner that balances business needs and corporate responsibility.
As the Assistant Manager Ground Services Procurement, you will be responsible for improving procurement productivity and value delivered in the category by collaborating with internal client departments to manage third party expenditure through demand management, category planning and supply relationship management. You will work on projects related to the Customer Experience Design (CED), Brand and Marketing (BIM) and Airport and Ground Services Categories and the portfolio includes Airport Charges, Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, Cargo Trucking, Cargo Equipment and Security.
Key Responsibilities
- Identifying and driving category opportunities in conjunction with client departments and the category manager, constructively challenging requirements and scope of work to ensure that services procured reflect the best ROI for the business
- Support the category manager in the effective implementation and delivery of the ground services category strategy with a view to implementing lean and effective procurement across the business and realizing value-add opportunities
- Conduct global/regional/local spanet analysis identifying trends that may have positive or negative impacts on the company; to support the effective development of the category strategy and RFX process
- Develop and create alternative supply options within the category to ensure that the business derives the best value for money
- Lead end-to-end sourcing engagements with internal clients and suppliers for passenger and cargo handling projects, from spanet research, RFP preparation, financial analysis, supplier evaluation, negotiation and contracting, and subsequent contract management
- Develop strong supplier relationships with Cathay’s key global ground handling providers and airport authorities, ensuring that suppliers deliver as per their contractual obligations with a focus on long term supplier relationship and performance management
- Lead supplier assessment and benchspaning process and conduct detailed analytical work to support network planning and development
- Effectively manage key dual stakeholders across Cathay; brand and spaneting, customer experience design, airports, cargo, engineering, network planning and outports teams to drive further efficiencies and deliver value across the business
Requirements
- University Graduate (Business, brand/spaneting and/ or Aviation-related degree an advantage)
- Minimum 3 years of relevant commercial experience in a relevant environment
- Strong background in Procurement. A relevant professional qualification an advantage (e.g. CIPS). Relevant experience in supply spanet analysis, cost evaluation, and contract management
- Knowledge of airport economics, airports brand and customer service and operating
models and/or ground operations is desirable - Strong negotiation, influencing and commercial skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to effectively develop relationships with cross-functional teams at multiple organisation levels
- Ability to work independently and meet demanding deadlines. Effective leadership and change management skills
- Numerate and with good computer skills; knowledge of Ariba e-procurement system an advantage
- Willing to travel overseas if needed
- Fluency in English required
Personal & Application Information
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