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Job description / Role
Our food division is made up of a portfolio of 29 different brands and consists of a diverse range of outlets. From quick service, casual dining provided by Pei Wei through to the high-end, quality dining experience of Veranda, there is a dining concept to suit all hospitality backgrounds. Well known brands include: Starbucks, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Dean & Deluca, Pinkberry, and Pizza Express. This division has grown year on year with 115 units in 2012 and new brands for 2013 such as Katsuya and Café CoCo.
The Role:
This role manages all aspects of the supply chain procurement function, maintaining core and bespoke processes for the cost effective procurement of a complex food business assortment. You will manage all international and local vendor relationships, monitor and performance-manage the divisional supply chain metrics, manage purchasing budgets and budgeting ethics and ensure timely and accurate information flow within and outside the business.
You will:
Manage the divisional procurement management systems
Ensure continuous and transparent feedback to the business
Manage all procurement development and new supply initiatives
Coach, develop and mentor supply chain team.
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements:
You will have/be:
* A good understanding of food quality assurance and food distribution
* An advanced understanding of master data management and category planning methods
* At least 10 years' supply chain management experience
* At least 5 years' procurement management experience
* Experience with Asian, American, European and MENA supply chains (preferred)
* Multi-brand, multi-market, multi-channel management experience
* High SKU count performance management experience
* An outstanding track record of service standards.
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.