Senior Global Category Manager - Facilities (Real estate leases, facility services and utilities)Location :
Madrid, HybridReporting to :
Global Head of Indirect ProcurementAbout SwissportWe 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.Job SummaryThis role has the task to manage all facilities procurement related activities on a global level, foster adaptation of procurement policy, develop category specific processes, and lead sustainability and diversity required procurement activities with the key facility suppliers.Job ResponsibilitiesDefine, drive and implement facility sourcing category strategy or renew strategic sourcing category management plans.Identify key stakeholders;
collaborate, advise andinfluence in a matrix organization.Identify business requirements, work with the stakeholders to define supplier requirements.Lead RFI’s / RFP’s / RFQ’s, negotiate contractual terms with potential suppliers.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.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.Qualifications and CompetenciesBachelor or master’s degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, Economics, Supply Chain or equivalent.Min. 5 years of experience as Facility Category Manager or Vendor Manager having led 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.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.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.Seniority level :
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type :
Full-timeJob function :
FinanceIndustries :
Airlines and Aviation
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