Strategic Procurement Manager Jobs

Job Title: Strategic Senior Procurement Manager-Direct Categories

Location: RDU

Reports to: Head of Procurement NOAM

Job Summary

Lead, develop and implement regional direct category strategies ((e.g. Fuel, Gas, Ground Support Equipment, Parts, Support Vehicles, etc), in collaboration with the Global Category Leaders, to contribute to Swissport’s profitability.

Job Responsibilities

• Set rules of engagement with divisions / country organizations (including subsequent control of compliance)
• Observe market tendencies (innovation, overall state of supplier market and vendors)
• Effectively build and manage relationships with suppliers, using “make compete” v cooperate approaches in line with the category strategy
• Participate in the decision-making process and contribute to the direct global categories work (lead from Swissport’s Headquarter in Zürich) from regional perspective, by making sure that all the relevant regional requirements are gathered and considered for the global decisions. He/she will drive the implementation of such decisions in the region
• Work closely with sales, business development and finance in regard to upcoming needs (forecasts & capex replacements)
• Manage costs (should-cost models, cost reductions, value creation, etc) and drive savings which will show in the P&L
• Be responsible for agreed savings targets and later on for pre-defined supplier reductions targets and compliance measures (e.g. how much of the spend is going through the direct organization, or how much is with contracted suppliers, % of spend covered by Swissport’s compliant agreements, etc.)
• Set-up KPI’s and monitor service levels to ensure compliance and uninterrupted availability
• Lead all the Direct procurement activities in the region, such as RFIs/RFPs/RFQs for regional or local categories, as well as be responsible for the management of the regional suppliers.

Key Performance Indicators

• Positive impact on Swissport’s bottom line, through savings, which are consistently and correctly reported and validated
• Efficiency improvement, through total number of suppliers and invoices reduction in own region.
• Regional Business and Functional Stakeholders Alignment, as applicable
• Successful own Regional Strategy creation and implementation

Qualifications And Competencies

• Team leadership experience
• Preferably 5 years in procurement
• Strong negotiating skills and understanding of contractual key terms
• Willingness to constructively dissent and challenge
• Ability to set priorities and re-prioritize as needed
• Bachelor or master’s degree in business, Economics, Engineering, Law or other relevant field
• Demonstrated ability to work with key stakeholders in multiple global locations and at various levels
• Strategic, conceptual, and entrepreneurial way of thinking
• Can-do attitude
• Proven track record in delivering year to year cost savings
• Excellent social & communication skills – able to clearly articulate position with clarity at all levels of a complex organization
• Proficiency in English
• Stress resistant

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Swissport as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.

About Us

Swissport International AG, on behalf of more than 850 client-companies, provides best-in-class airport ground services for some 282 million passengers annually and handles approximately 4.8 million tons of air cargo at 115 warehouses world-wide. With a workforce of some 66,000 the world’s leading provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling is active at more than 310 airports in 49 countries on six continents. Swissport delivers unparalleled value in the areas of Ground Handling, Cargo Services, Executive Aviation, Travel Services, Fueling and Aircraft Maintenance. We strive to operate with the core values of People, Professionalism, and Partnership in all that we undertake. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

Primary Location

North America-US-NC-Raleigh-Durham North Carolina (RDU)

Schedule

Full-time

Unposting Date

Sep 8, 2022, 8:59:00 PM

Organization

Support Functions