Senior Manager-Procurement - Starbucks - Kuwait

Job no: MRF12201
Location: Kuwait
Kuwait Head Office
Starbucks
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One
that not only celebrates coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brings a
feeling of connection. Starbucks coffeehouses have become a beacon for coffee
lovers everywhere because they know they can count on genuine service, an
inviting atmosphere and a superb cup of expertly roasted and richly brewed
coffee every time. It 's not unusual to see people coming to Starbucks to
chat, meet up or even work. Starbucks is a neighborhood gathering place, a
part of the daily routine - and we couldn't be happier about it. Get to know
us and you'll see: we are so much more than what we brew. Starbucks prides
itself on its people, or 'partners' as we call them. We strive to develop each
partner to achieve their career goals, whether this is to become a district
manager, Coffee Master or work within one of our Head Office functions.
Job Summary :

The Senior Procurement Manager will lead the strategic sourcing and
procurement activities for a all bought out goods and services for entire
Middle East and North Africa, ensuring the highest levels of quality, cost-
effectiveness, and supplier performance. The successful candidate will have a
strong track record of delivering results through collaboration, innovation,
and effective supplier management.
Develop and maintain procurement portfolio spend matrix, supplier relationship
matrix, and expand the scope of procurement across the Starbucks MENA. This
include overall procurement transformation roadmap from process, capability
and system perspective and develop procurement strategies for strategic,
bottleneck categories, while collaborating with various internal and external
stakeholders
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a procurement strategy and manage portfolio matrix
  
  
  • Produce a procurement plan and strategy to reduce and contain costs; evaluate and help select suppliers; ensure excellent supplier performance; participate in contract negotiations; guarantee the highest level of ethics in every transaction; and ensure procurement policies and procedures meet internal and external compliance requirement around diversity initiatives, social responsibility goals and other such programs.
  
  
  • Ensure a systematic category procurement process is developed from requirement gathering, supplier research, tendering, supplier selection, contracting and supplier performance management. Control and maintain an accurate record of supplier and contract price change requests with relevant supporting supplier documentation. Formulate cross functional levers for Supplier performance, innovation, performance improvement and sustainable growth with key stakeholder validation. Support & align development and execution of categories strategy. Drive negotiation. Work across the leadership teams to support their requirements within the global context.
  
  
  
  


• Create value for the organization:
  
  
  • Controlling the procurement budget and delivering year-over-year cost efficiency improvement while developing a culture of cost reduction. Ensure cost mitigation (incl. Identify and mitigate risk relating to supplier relations and price volatility about commodity forecast price trends and their impact on future activities etc.). Approve purchase orders, maintain a record of, and communicate as necessary, to key stakeholders all inflation / deflation that will impact the business.
  
  
  • Negotiating with suppliers, performing risk assessments, Developing potential contracts and agreements. Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
  
  
  • Guaranteeing diversity of suppliers in terms of numbers and ensuring that supplies continue if a first-choice provider is unable to deliver the needed goods or services.
  
  
  
  


• Manage supplier relationships.
  
  
  • Assess and manage the supplier base to ensure flawless sourcing in terms of quality, supply chain, financial risk and contractual discipline. Deliver on all operational and strategic KPI. Regularly review cost out opportunities and ensure prices for goods and services are in line with relevant market rates, efficiently sourced, and procured in a way that creates the best value for the business.
  
  
  • Keep the communication level with the Suppliers to a high level to build and maintain long-term, fruitful relationships with them. This ensures that the organization's supply chain is managed efficiently.
  
  
  • Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with internal and external suppliers. Effective relationship building with key suppliers for all raw materials, ingredients, food, stock, non-stock, non-food to meet business demands. Negotiating with suppliers, performing risk assessments, Developing potential contracts and agreements. Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
  
  
  
  


• Manage procurement projects and teams
  
  
  • Lead and manage the procurement projects. This includes managing the procurement staff members and their training, hiring new talent, and optimizing their performance and workflows.
  
  
  • Recruit, develop and mentor a strong team and drive succession planning for key role. Managing the procurement department staff--including hiring, training, and disciplining employees--to ensure that they are performing their jobs effectively
  
  
  
  


• Follow compliance and regulations. The Senior Manager must be well versed in regulations and compliance as well as the various laws and requirements governing the procurement process. For example, organizations may have internal policies as well as government requirements around diversity of suppliers to ensure non-discrimination against minority- and women-owned businesses as well as others.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
* ‎8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier relationship management, with a minimum of ‎3 years in a leadership role
* Strong track record of delivering cost savings, supplier performance improvement, and innovation through strategic sourcing and supplier management
* Excellent negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data analysis and market research
* Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization
* Experience in the food and beverage or hospitality industry is a plus
About Us:
Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise which was first established
in Kuwait in ‎1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya
Group is one of the world 's leading brand franchise operators, offering
customers an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands,
including: Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, Cos, American Eagle
Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C,
Victoria's Secret, Boots, Vavavoom, Pottery Barn and KidZania.

Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Russia, Turkey, and Europe,
with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well
as a growing online and digital business.

Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty,
Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group
colleagues are united by a commitment to delivering great customer service and
brand experiences.

Fresh, modern, and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving retail portfolio
reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and
restaurants in prestige malls, to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online,
Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to
be.
Advertised: ‎14 May ‎2023 Arab Standard Time
Application close: ‎13 Jun ‎2023 Arab Standard Time