Area Director of Procurement
Area Director of Procurement
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Job Description
At the Shangri-La Group we are a heart-warming family. We share something powerful our genuine care and respect for others. Our strength lies beyond our harmonious surroundings and hideaway locations. It lies in our core values that guide us to treat each and everyone with honour as kin as family. We strive to be the preferred employer by providing great benefits tranquil and sincere working environment work-life balance and effort recognitions.
The Area Director of Procurement is empowered to manage all day-to-day operational procurement and risks for a designated cluster of hotel and related properties in Singapore translating regional strategy into local execution.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering: Serve as the primary Business Partner for property leadership within the area. Participate actively in operations meetings translating regional strategies into local plans and constructively challenging non-standard specifications.
Operational Leadership & Risk Management: Lead procurement operations efficiency and compliance. Ensure adherence to the three-quotations rule providing proper justification and future-proofing exceptions.
Consolidation & Savings: Drive consolidation of spend within the area using a category-based approach. Develop and execute a list of cost-saving opportunities through competitive tenders and sourcing alternatives.
Supplier Management & Sourcing: Ensure a robust supplier base exists for all categories. Strategically evaluate and appoint authorized importers for overseas products.
Cross-Border Support: Act as a key buyer and sourcing contact for sister country teams.
Requirements:
Experience: 7-10 years in procurement/finance with multi-property or complex operations management.
Education: Degree in Hospitality Business or related field; Finance/Audit background a plus.
Skills:Strong operational management negotiation team leadership and problem-solving.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
