Global Category Specialist - GSE & Logistics (Operational procurement)

Location: Casablanca, Hybrid About Swissport We are a global leader in sustainable and responsible airport services provision, renowned for our unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and exceptional service, shaping a future where air travel thrives on reliability, efficiency, and experience

In 2023, with the support of more than 60,000 colleagues, Swissport provided best-in-class airport ground services for some 232 million airline passengers and handled roughly 4.7 million tons of air freight at 115 cargo centres

Across a global network that is unparalleled in the industry, Swissport served airlines at 286 airports in 44 countries across six continents

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They capture the essence of

at Swissport and help us deliver value across the entire company. "Show You Care" underlines that our actions are perceived and valued from the perspective of the people around us

So, whatever we do, we do it purposefully and consciously, taking in the perspective of our colleagues, customers, and passengers. “Doing the right things” means that we do the things that are valuable to our colleagues, customers, and passengers

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Either we win as a team, or we fall as individuals

Together, we can surpass ourselves and handle any situation

These values capture the essence of

and our unwavering commitment to excellence, and give actionable guidance for individual behaviour of employees, leaders, and executives, serving as a compass for how to act and deliver

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Category Specialist to manage operational ordering activities, to maintain primary products and supplier databases and to execute supply chain arrangements within of a large international company

The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in operational procurement, data management experience and will have a structured analytical mindset to drive cost-effective solutions and enhance operational efficiency

A knowledge of procurement of various type of equipment (GSE, MHE, Security Equipment) as well as prior exposure in international logistics is a distinctive advantage

Job

Issue purchase orders for Ground Support Equipment on behalf of all subsidiaries of Swissport International AG

Liaise with suppliers on timely manufacturing of the equipment

Maintain global database of GSE orders

Communicate production and logistics related updates to the relevant internal stakeholders

Implement periodic RFIs/RFPs/RFQs processes for international multimodal transportation

Maintain market and product knowledge; observe market tendencies in international logistics

Negotiate contracts on a global scale for assigned categories

Analyse data to identify sourcing/saving initiatives and create a global structure within the category portfolio

Carry out category spend and provide analytics related to GSE and logistics spend

Build and manage relationships with suppliers

Set-up KPIs and monitor service levels to ensure compliance and uninterrupted availability

Work closely with business stakeholders to build consensus and alignment for sourcing projects

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) Provide support and guidance to Procurement colleagues on Ad-Hoc basis

and Competencies Bachelor or master’s degree in Procurement, Business, Economics, Supply Chain or equivalent 2-4 years’ experience in the relevant field and management of similar categories Demonstrated expertise in Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Procurement Prior exposure to international multimodal logistics and understanding of the customs clearance process

Experience in delivering year-to-year cost savings and driving cost reduction and change projects

Excellent social & communication skills – able to clearly articulate position in a complex organization Data driven and structured mindset with solid analytical skills

Down-to-earth work attitude, hands-on mentality Advance use of MS Excel Understanding of how to work in cross functional teams in matrix organization

English skills at business level (written and spoken) are a must, any additional language is an advantage.