Global Category Manager for travel, uniforms, protective equipment and general services
Location: Madrid (Hybrid) 3 times a week in the office
Reporting to Global Head of Indirect Procurement
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.Across a global network that is unparalleled in the industry, Swissport served airlines at 286 airports in 44 countries across six continents.
They capture the essence of who we are at Swissport and help us deliver value across the entire company.
"This role has the task to manage all 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 suppliers. The global category manager works in close collaboration with the different stakeholders and with the regional strategic procurement teams.
Define, drive and implement travel, uniforms, protective equipment and general services sourcing category strategies or renew strategic sourcing categories management plans
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
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
subsequent control of compliance) with respect to scope of managed categories
Support and assist Head of Indirect Procurement with category specific analysis
Bachelor or master's degree in Procurement, Business, Economics, Supply Chain or equivalent
5 years of experience as Global Category Manager or Global Vendor Manager having led travel, uniforms, protective equipment and general services or similar sourcing projects at regional or global level.
Proven track record in delivering year to year cost savings, driving cost reduction and supporting transformation projects
Strong process and project management experience, analytical skills
Excellent social & communication skills – able to clearly articulate position in a complex organization
English skills at business level (written and spoken) are a must, any additional language is an advantage.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. We offer you a permanent position in the exciting and varied working environment of air cargo and ground handling. When you do, please send your resume in English via the Apply button.
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 based on any protected category.