THE BIG PICTURE
Sysco LABS is the captive innovation center for Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), a Fortune 100 company and the world’s largest foodservice provider with 71,000+ associates, 330+ distribution centers and over 725,000 customers in 90 countries. For fiscal 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, Sysco generated over $76 billion in sales.
Sysco LABS powers Sysco’s farm-to-fork operations and our technology is present in the sourcing of food products, merchandising, storage and warehouse operations, order placement and pricing algorithms, the delivery of food and supplies to Sysco’s global network, the in-restaurant dining experience of the end-customer and much more.
Our technology ecosystem spans 600+ applications, monitoring and incident management across 10,000+ servers, multi-cloud – multi-platform event streaming and microservices architecture, and enterprise-grade systems that power a catalog of over 1.4 million products, 330+ distribution centers and a fleet of 14,000 IoT-enabled delivery trucks, and more.
Everything we do at Sysco LABS supports Sysco’s Purpose of ‘Connecting the world to share food and care for one another’, and our technology directly impacts millions of food consumers in a trillion-dollar, global industry.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently on the lookout for a Senior Associate – Procurement to add their value to the operations of Sysco LABS.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintaining a comprehensive annual/quarterly Procurement Plan based on the Annual Budget and Event Calendars of respective Divisions
- Taking responsibility for the procurement of goods and services for the Company as required by adhering to the Procurement Policies and guidelines
- Assisting in supporting the team to manage the overall “Procure-to-Pay” process as required
- Conducting market research, supplier evaluations, supplier performance reviews and negotiations with suppliers in a manner that benefits the Company
- Managing the Procurement Database and producing regular reports on purchases, suppliers and costs when required
- Performing data analysis and reporting including monitoring mechanisms to identify cost savings and process efficiencies that will enhance profitability of the Company
- Liaising with the Finance Team to process supplier payments on time
- Initiating and driving digitalization of the procurement process
REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Logistics/Supply Chain Management or related field
- A professional qualification in CIPS/CIMA or any other procurement related field would be an added advantage
- Proven experience of minimum 3-4 years working in the capacity of Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management
- Proficiency in procurement-related software and Microsoft Office Suite
- A keen eye for detail and a systematic approach to problem-solving
- Competency in analytical skills and market research capabilities
- The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, English communication and effective negotiation skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and requirements of both internal and external stakeholders
BENEFITS
- US dollar-linked compensation
- Performance-based annual bonus
- Performance rewards and recognition
- Agile Benefits - special allowances for Health, Wellness & Academic purposes
- Paid birthday leave
- Team engagement allowance
- Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance Cover - extendable to parents and in-laws
- Overseas travel opportunities and exposure to client environments
- Hybrid work arrangement
Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
