Job description
We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.
Reporting to the Vice President of Procurement, Americas, the Sr. Manager, Indirect Sourcing will be responsible for executing the strategy and cost savings initiatives for the global Facilities portfolio and regional non-food product and service categories. Collaborates with internal business partners to source, select and contract with building owners and facilities-related suppliers to drive cost savings, improve facilities quality, and maintain overall infrastructure cost-competitiveness. Presents creative strategies and tactics for facilities and property management-related solutions to corporate leaders to standardize and consolidate the Facilities procurement function. Manages regional requirements for non-food services and products in close collaboration with corporate Procurement teams and local stakeholders.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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Defines, tracks and manages procurement projects that include Facilities and Property Management-related contract terms and conditions development, Project management efforts will be required to meet savings targets and internal efficiency needs
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Gathers procurement and financial data for global facility and property management opportunities including supplier rationalization, tenders, aggregation and services alternatives across internal customers to maximize the company’s facilities portfolio
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Works with 3rd party property management firms to find new and existing property locations to optimize the company’s real estate platform
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Spends analysis to identify areas of facility and property management-related cost savings
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Manages and tracks procurement savings targets and key performance indicators (KPIs)
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Manages day-to-day project communications, coordinates weekly conference calls and face-to-face meetings to ensure action item follow-up with business end users
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Negotiates operating leases and contracts to service and satisfy internal business partner facility requirements
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Provides contract negotiations and management expertise with respect to operating leases and permits, contracts, pricing agreements, certificates of insurance, letters of credit etc.
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Ensures the implementation and renewal of lease agreements, operating permits and contracts in a timely manner including confirming monthly lease payments and operational expenses (OPEX)
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Monitors ongoing effectiveness of the current supply base and manage supplier issues
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Provides project management expertise on high-profile facility procurement projects
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Manages assigned regional commodity projects and local customer initiatives by continually searching marketplace to develop new products services to realize customer benefits & group synergies
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As required, leads and implements non-food procurement improvement projects and supply contract implementations in close collaboration with corporate procurement teams and local stakeholders.
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Subject matter expert in the use of strategic sourcing tools to execute RFIs, RFPs
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Other responsibilities as required
Qualifications
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent
Work Experience:
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10+ years in related procurement, business, finance or operations management field
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Experience in Real Estate or Professional Services Category Management is a plus
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
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None
Job Skills:
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Proficient in using Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
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Demonstrated project management skills
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Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
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Ability to reduce complex issues to basic components
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Professional verbal and written correspondence skills
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Work well in a team environment
Language / Communication Skills:
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Strong written and oral communications
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Excellent negotiation skills
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Ability to communicate and influence management
Job Dimensions
Geographic Responsibility: Regional
Type of Employment: Full time
Travel %: 25%
Exemption Classification: Exempt
Internal Relationships: All functional groups including Operations, Marketing, IT, Human Resources, Legal etc.
External Relationships: gategroup regional supply base and others as needed
Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Regular Office Environment. Ability to work flexible hours and days and assume responsibility to assure the job gets done.
Budget / Revenue Responsibility: Approximately 50 MCHF
Organization Structure
Direct Line Manager (Title): VP, Procurement, Americas
Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable):
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Dotted Line Reports: N/A
Estimated Total Size of Team: 2
gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
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Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
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Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
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Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
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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:
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We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity
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We communicate and keep each other informed
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We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team
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We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details
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We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes
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We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it
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We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the job 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.
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