POSITION SUMMARY:
The Supply Chain Supervisor, Shared Services will report directly to the Supply Chain Assistant Manager, Shared Services, and manage the sourcing of the assigned non-food and food products and services as per hotel, F&B, Casino operations, and project development requirements.
He / She will assist and support cost-effective category strategies that are based on Melco's business needs for both local and overseas properties. He / She is accountable for supplier business intelligence, benchmarking practice, and category market knowledge, establishing a cost-effective & competitive marketplace that optimizes the business. Secure the highest quality of products and services at the best possible prices and continuously monitor user requirements, market conditions, and industry trends. Stay abreast of supplier’s innovation to propose new product/s material substitution as appropriate. Constantly looks for cost-saving initiatives for the products/services categories that can impact the company’s bottom line. Ensure that all sourcing requirements are fulfilled as per the standard operating procedure and that the related information in Birchstreet is kept up-to-date and accurate.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conducts and monitors the assigned commodity market research, analysis, and trend projection.
2. Analyzes category spending data and continuously look for cost-saving initiatives.
3. Develops a sourcing strategy for the assigned commodity to ensure a consistent supply of quality products at the best possible pricing and guard against potential supply issues/ risks.
4. Tracks and prepares reports and required documents for initiatives and cost-saving projects.
5. Helps to design and align new supply chain demand processes and policies with business processes.
6. Analyzes, recommends, and manages qualified vendors.
7. Leads the relationship and negotiation with the suppliers for the assigned category.
8. Fulfill all sourcing requests from hotel operations and projects according to the standard operating procedure.
9. Facilitates new product rollouts or changes in a timely manner.
10. Manage all supply contracts and establish a contingency plan for core products.
11. Operational and Project Sourcing
11.1. Operational Supply Equipment (OS&E)
11.2. Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment (FF&E)
11.3. Mechanical and Electrical (M&E)
11.4. Construction Material
11.5. Professional services
12. Conduct the sourcing of the assigned non-food categories according to the corporate policies.
13. Gather and clarify sourcing requisitions and specifications from users, including requisitions and purchase orders, receive supplier invoices, and process payments.
14. Process Improvement and cost saving activates
14.1. Identifies items that can be standardized for the Company to leverage on volume purchase and generate cost-saving.
14.2. Works closely with the contract department to develop and monitor non-food corporate contracts.
14.3. Continuously search for new products, technologies, or methods for potential savings.
14.4. Tracks and quantifies cost savings and other benefits to be communicated back to property.
14.5. Continuously conducts process improvement program to optimize work/process efficiencies.
14.6. Works closely with GSC Logistics to facilitate smooth flow of imports of products.
14.7. Proactively searches out and supports cost savings initiatives as needed.
14.8. Responsible for all documentation retention related to the quotations, comparison, requestor form, CAPEX), etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
I. Experience
1. 5 years of progressively responsible work experience directly related to the duties of the position.
2. Diverse background with the significant exposure to supply chain management and strategic sourcing.
3. Experience forecasting in a consumer products environment.
4. Hotel and Food & Beverage background is a plus.
II. Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain
Skills / Competencies
1. Strong strategic thinking, accounting, negotiation, and coordination skills.
2. Extensive sourcing and purchasing experience.
3. Knowledge of tax
4. Ability to lead teams through new business processes and achieve business objectives.
5. Ability to foster teamwork, coach and develop, and empower team members.
6. Strong analytical skills with a keen understanding of relevant cost drivers.
7. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited data exists.
8. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
9. Demonstrated integrity
10. Good understanding of hotel operation
11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
12. Flexible and responsive to change
13. Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
IV. Other Attributes
1. Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications
2. Advances Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.)
3. Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
4. Works well under pressure
5. Passion for excellence