Overview Senior Global Category Manager - Facilities role at Swissport .
Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is to provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience. We are driven by our core values: Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team at various locations across the globe.
Job Summary
Senior Global Category Manager: Real estate leases, facility services and utilities This role manages facilities procurement activities on a global level, fosters adaptation of procurement policy, develops category-specific processes, and leads sustainability and diversity-related procurement activities with key facility suppliers. The Senior Global Category Manager for Facilities works in close collaboration with facility and sustainability stakeholders and with regional strategic procurement teams.
Responsibilities Define, drive and implement facility sourcing category strategy or renew strategic sourcing category management plans.
Identify key stakeholders; collaborate, advise and influence in a matrix organization.
Identify business requirements; work with stakeholders to define supplier requirements.
Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes and 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 local procurement teams.
Develop and execute an optimal sourcing strategy for the managedFacilities categories (Real estate leases, facility services and utilities).
Lead contractual discussions with suppliers within the portfolio of managed categories.
Ensure spend cube accuracy for managed categories.
Assess supplier proposals using Total Cost of Ownership, considering SLAs and supplier ESG readiness.
Set up KPIs and monitor service levels to ensure compliance and uninterrupted availability.
Work with business stakeholders to build consensus and alignment for sourcing and procurement projects; advise and influence in a matrix organization.
Manage costs (should-cost models, cost reductions, value creation) and drive savings.
Set rules of engagement with divisions/country organizations regarding scope and compliance for managed categories.
Support Global Head of Indirect Procurement with category-specific analysis.
Qualifications Bachelor or master’s degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, Economics, Supply Chain or equivalent.
5 years of experience as Facility Category Manager or Vendor Manager with led sourcing projects at regional or global level. Preferred experience in airport and logistics-related applications (not mandatory).
Proven track record in delivering year-to-year cost savings, driving cost reduction and supporting transformation projects. Excellent negotiating skills and understanding of contractual 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 a multicultural environment at various levels.
Hands-on, team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills.
Business-level English (written and spoken) is a must; additional languages are an advantage.
At Swissport, we believe in diversity and equal opportunity. 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.
Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport. Join Swissport and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation.
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