Global Category Manager- Facilities

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As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually

Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.” We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition

At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe

Name of the Role: Global Category Manager - Facilities (Real estate leases, facility services and utilities) Reporting to: Head of Indirect Procurement Location: Madrid, Hybrid Job Summary This role has the task to manage all facilities procurement related activities on a global level, foster adaptation of procurement policy, develop category specific processes, lead sustainability and diversity required procurement activities with the key facility suppliers

The senior global category facilities manager works in close collaboration with the different facility and sustainability stakeholders and with the regional strategic procurement teams

Your activities Define, drive and implement facility sourcing category strategy or renew strategic sourcing category management plans

Lead consolidation efficiency programs for facility supplies and services

Identify key stakeholders; collaborate, advise and influence in a matrix organization

Identify business

, work with the stakeholders to define supplier

Lead RFI’s/RFP’s/RFQ’s, negotiate contractual terms with potential suppliers

Support strategic vendor qualification process

Carry out category spend, market and product analysis required for category profiling

Lead Category Councils worldwide involving the local procurement teams

Develop and execute an optimal sourcing strategy for the managed categories under Facilities (Real estate leases, facility services and utilities) Lead contractual discussions with suppliers within portfolio of managed categories

Responsible for the spend cube accuracy for managed categories

Effectively assess supplier proposals using Total Cost of Ownership approach and considering SLAs and supplier ESG readiness

Set-up KPI’s and monitor service levels to ensure compliance and uninterrupted availability

Work closely with business stakeholders to build consensus and alignment for sourcing & procurement projects, advise and influence in a matrix organization

Manage costs (should-cost models, cost reductions, value creation, etc.) and drive savings

Set rules of engagement with divisions/country organizations (incl. subsequent control of compliance) with respect to scope of managed categories

Support and assist Global Head of Indirect Procurement with category specific analysis

Competencies and

Bachelor or master’s degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, Economics, Supply Chain or equivalent 3-5 years of experience as Facility Category Manager or Vendor Manager having led sourcing projects at regional or global level

Preferred experience (not must requirement) in airport and logistics related applications

Proven track record in delivering year to year cost savings, driving cost reduction and supporting transformation projects Excellent negotiating skills and understanding of contractual key terms

Strong process and project management experience, analytical skills Strong leadership skills to effectively manage category processes, and cross functional teams in a matrix organization Ability to work with key stakeholders in multicultural environment and at various levels Down-to-earth and positive work attitude, hands-on mentality, team worker Excellent social & communication skills – able to clearly articulate position in a complex organization English skills at business level (written and spoken) is a must, any additional language is an advantage

At Swissport, we believe in diversity,

, and the power of our values to drive our success

We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status

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