Job Description
Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry
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
Job Summary Conduct in-depth analysis of procurement and purchasing needs
Manage the administrative aspects of the procurement process
Participate in the definition of the purchasing policy and ensure compliance with the company standards and procedures
Your activities Participate in drafting specifications and commercial contracts
Participate in the development of procurement procedures
Contribute to preparing the procurement budget and ensure its monitoring to optimize cost-effectiveness
Ensure supplier sourcing and the setup/update of supplier and product databases
Implement performance indicators for evaluating suppliers and service providers
Work cross-functionally on various procurement-related issues
Set up and monitor procurement dashboards
Monitor the logistics of purchases
Study, build, update, and manage the dedicated supplier portfolio
Manage supplier orders (contract execution, quotes, purchase orders, delivery notes, disputes, customs clearance, etc.)
Monitor the supplier process from order to payment
Negotiate prices to optimize resources according to the allocated budget
Act as an internal and external interface for collecting purchasing needs (with departments, stations, suppliers, and service providers)
Create supplier identification forms
Participate in supplier audits
Contribute to implementation of recommendations and procurement activity reports
Participate in identifying and applying cost-optimization solutions and practices
Manage purchasing activities at the station level
Participate in various procurement-related projects
Your profile Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) or higher in Management, Procurement, Economics, or equivalent
At least 1 year of experience in procurement
Strong verbal and written communication skills
At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, 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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status
Visit our website at https://careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport
Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!