Strategic Procurement Manager

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 The Procurement Manager-Tender and Contracts Support position reports to the Head of Procurement NOAM. The position works closely with business stakeholders to build consensus and alignment for change & procurement projects, advise and, most importantly, implement with functional or regional leadership teams. Full‑time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays. The expected pay rate is $110.000 - $113.000/annually Your activities Lead RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and support contracts negotiation Manage and/or oversight of the end‑to‑end procurement and tendering process Complete and provide category spend, and market analysis required for category profiling Maintain relevant market and product knowledge Analyze and categorize supplier base Prepare Should Cost and Make vs Buy Analyses Manage and/or oversight of Swissport agreed vendor list for the managed categories Effectively build and manage relationships with suppliers, using Total Cost of Ownership approach Set‑up KPI’s and monitor service levels to ensure compliance and uninterrupted availability Manage budget, value creation and drive cost savings Your profile Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Economics, Procurement, Supply Chain or equivalent Minimum of 5 years of experience within procurement, supply chain, operations, logistics and transformation offices or consulting background Experience in Data Analytics preferred Demonstrated and/or proven ability of excellent negotiating skills and understanding of contractual key terms Proven track record in delivering cost savings and driving transformational projects Strong project management experience and analytical skills Demonstrated ability to work with key stakeholders in multiple global locations and at various levels Strong leadership skills to effectively manage category processes and cross functional teams in a matrix organization Ability to maintain professionalism and flexibility while effectively working as part of a team Strong work ethic and ability to balance priorities of workload and/or expectations Demonstrated excellent communication skills – both oral and written – and ability to articulate in a complex organization Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills What We Offer 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Visit our website at to learn more about Life at Swissport. #J-18808-Ljbffr