Procurement Manager

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Our company's commitment extends beyond tasks; it's about infusing every action with purpose. We are dedicated to bringing unparalleled passion and customer focus to every facet of our business, creating an environment where your contribution truly matters.
 
With 70 years of experience, we are the leading strategic partner, providing specialized solutions for airlines, airports, and enterprises across 21 countries throughout The Caribbean and Latin America.
 
At GCG, we believe the secret recipe for a perfect team blends talent, focus, and discipline. We seek these qualities in candidates eager to thrive in a diverse and multicultural environment.
 
Our comprehensive solutions include Sky Dining, Airport Dining, Aviation Support, and Culinary. With a team of over 5,500 highly skilled experts dedicated to excellence, we uphold the highest standards of quality and service. We are committed to elevating travel & culinary experiences for all our customer's journeys, becoming the top choice in the region.

Create and implement company-wide procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within industry

• There is proven collaboration with other department managers to create programs aimed to transform the current situation, including creation, modification, or elimination of outdated factors that prevent growth.
• Risk has been minimized by addressing challenges in a timely manner

To work closely with the Catering Manager/Financial Controller, and other senior executives in the company to support the execution of the group’s procurement strategy

• The Procurement Department is working in alignment with the strategy set by financial management

Liaise with the Head Chef to develop effective strategic procurement programs integrated with menu development to maximize benefits for the group

• There is clear understanding of the requirements from the Culinary Department including specifications or materials, volumes, and time frames, documented by the Culinary Dept.
• Raw materials have been sourced and purchased in a timely manner at the best value following the guidelines set by the Head Chef.

Manage Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quote (RFQ) processes and bids and prepare price comparison analysis to keep as part of the PO

• Vendors have a clear and documented understanding of the needs of the company helping save time and unnecessary paperwork.
• Prices comparisons have been completed, and an informed decision can be made confidently with the information obtained from the bids All PO’s have backup documents to support decision

Liaise with A/P to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices.

• All vendors have been paid within the established terms. There are no errors or omissions.

Competitively source and purchase high quality goods and services in accordance with the group’s financial policy and ensure a sustainable supply chain is developed and maximum value is achieved

• Procurement policies have been followed and applied to all company purchases.
• Procurement of goods have been conducted in a responsible, transparent, and fair way in accordance with the company’s established policies.
• Supply Chain has been streamlined to obtain the goods or services at the best possible value Planning, Implementation, and coordination of logistics activities result in improved delivery times, reduction of out of stock, stabilization of cost of goods in alignment with the corporate procurement strategy. 

Maintain and adhere to the Approved Vendor’s List policy and requirements as outlined in the group’s Financial Policy Manual

• Procurement policies and guidelines have been followed and applied to all company purchases Procurement expectations have been fulfilled by enforcing contract pricing negotiated with approved vendors.
• Procurement competitive process has been achieved through the consistency on the completion, accuracy, and delivery of orders

Ensure vendor compliance with GCG’s requirements and the country’s import regulations.

• Procurement policies and guidelines have been followed and applied to all company purchases considering import regulations.
• Vendor’s delivery of goods and services meets GCG’s criteria for export and the process of clearing goods is seamless

Monitor vendor compliance with price and other agreements.

• Delivery of goods/services, quality, and invoicing reflect the specification defined in the contract and/or agreement Contract and agreements are monitored regularly for compliance assurance

Prepare purchase requisitions and issue PO’s for supplies and equipment in accordance with company policies

• There is verifiable track of purchase of goods and services for the company Internal controls have been achieved by providing other departments with the information required to continue the process Accuracy of payment of invoices is achieved

Build long-term value-added relationships with suppliers of goods and services

• All requests are fulfilled on a timely basis, accurately and in lines with the group’s policies The group has in place strong, effective and long-lasting relationships with the vendors and service providers that bring value to GCG The group has identified suppliers who can provide long-term effective programs for the group that bring value to the relationship.

Negotiate with vendors to reduce costs, improve credit terms, and deliver best value products and services to the company

• Price advantage has been accomplished through the strategic negotiation of prices and terms that translates into long term value to the company.
• Better pricing structures have been achieved by optimizing purchasing volumes Suppliers are reliably fulfilling our corporate needs in terms of pricing, accuracy and supply capabilities .
• Credit terms have been negotiated to improve cash flow and reduce risk

Review contract specifications and manage supply contracts on behalf of the company

• All requests have been fulfilled correctly in line with the agreement.
• Orders have been delivered on time as per purchase order and contractual terms and prices

Manage technological systems that track the shipment, inventory and supply of materials

• Each step of the procurement process can be traced through the system Reporting of procured goods can be used confidently to project future purchase.

Lead transformational activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency

• Added value has been accomplished by the optimization of the processed that drive the procurement department Better controls are in place that help the organization make decisions to meet organizational strategies Build excellent relationships with all stakeholders both internal and external
• There is understanding of each other’s role that enables the completion of projects in a timely manner

Keep abreast of changing industry trends and challenge the status quo.

• New strategic sources and opportunities have been exploited by responding to market changes and by exploring new market tendencies.  This could be accomplished by exposing our company through visiting vendors/manufacturers facilities, attending trade shows, and assessing competitors.
• There is continuous renewal and revision of the vendor portfolio to ensure suppliers meet and exceed GCG’s criteria of supplier excellence

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