Procurement Officer

Overview

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

* Conduct in-depth analysis of procurement and purchasing needs.
* Manage the administrative aspects of the procurement process.
* Participate in the definition of the purchasing policy and ensure compliance with the company standards and procedures.

Your activities

* Participate in drafting specifications and commercial contracts.
* Participate in the development of procurement procedures.
* Contribute to preparing the procurement budget and ensure its monitoring to optimize cost-effectiveness.
* Ensure supplier sourcing and the setup/update of supplier and product databases.
* Implement performance indicators for evaluating suppliers and service providers.
* Work cross-functionally on various procurement-related issues.
* Set up and monitor procurement dashboards.
* Monitor the logistics of purchases.
* Study, build, update, and manage the dedicated supplier portfolio.
* Manage supplier orders (contract execution, quotes, purchase orders, delivery notes, disputes, customs clearance, etc.).
* Monitor the supplier process from order to payment.
* Negotiate prices to optimize resources according to the allocated budget.
* Act as an internal and external interface for collecting purchasing needs (with departments, stations, suppliers, and service providers).
* Create supplier identification forms.
* Participate in supplier audits.
* Contribute to implementation of recommendations and procurement activity reports.
* Participate in identifying and applying cost-optimization solutions and practices.
* Manage purchasing activities at the station level.
* Participate in various procurement-related projects.

Your profile

* Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) or higher in Management, Procurement, Economics, or equivalent.
* At least 1 year of experience in procurement .
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at https://careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!