Procurement Assistant

2 days ago


Richmond, Canada dnata Catering - Vancouver Full time

Role Description
The Procurement Assistant Role will be responsible in assisting/ coordinating the daily operations of procurement department including food store, efficient in maintaining the supply chain of both food and non-food related items and making sure that each step of the process is in compliance with the relevant standards. This role requires a detail-oriented and organized individual with strong analytical skills that focuses on maintaining the quality and compliance in all aspects of supply chain management.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide spend analysis & reporting in constant search of prioritized cost saving opportunities and tracking of realized purchasing cost savings.
- Expertly develop successful relationships across all levels of stakeholders, internally and externally.
- Conduct independent internal audit programs, which review the costs in areas of food and non-food purchases of the business to detect potential cost savings.
- Implement strategies for procuring goods or services, maintaining stock levels, and planning for contingency through alternate sources of supply for critical and single source products\Ongoing review of a multi-year category management strategy to ensure that the benefits sought from vendors are both delivered and optimized.
- Identify and research potential new suppliers, goods and services both locally and internationally.
- Monitor local and global trends of supply shortage to alert and mitigate possible obstacles without sacrificing service, quality, or availability.
- Provide assistance in the tender management process.
- Manage vendors to deliver on contract requirements including qualification, targets, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor and review supplier performance with respect to price, service, and quality, ensuring periodic review of better alternatives locally, regionally, or globally.
- Ensure compliance with the relevant health and safety standards.
- Monitor and maintain a proper storage conditions for the procured items.
- Ensures all loss prevention standards are implemented.

**Qualifications**:

- Experience in procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or equivalent.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant Experience
- Experience of Working in the airline catering industry will be an asset.
- Have an in-depth understanding and working experience with HACCP, GMP and ISO standards.


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