Madrid, HybridAbout 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. 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 4.7 million tons of air freight at 115 cargo centres. Across a integral 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."Strengthen Governance. Shape the Future of Procurement. Are you passionate about transforming procurement into a strategic business enabler? Do you enjoy combining strategic thinking, data-driven insights, technology and sustainability to deliver measurable business value? We are looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Procurement Excellence Manager to strengthen supplier risk management, accelerate sustainable procurement and drive digital transformation across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who wants to make a tangible impact by building more efficient, resilient, sustainable and technology-enabled procurement operations. The OpportunityAs Procurement Excellence Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the organisation's procurement strategy, focusing on five key pillars: Strengthen supplier due diligence, risk assessment, compliance and performance monitoring, ensuring robust governance and resilient supplier relationships. Sustainable Procurement & ESG:



Embed sustainability throughout the procurement lifecycle, drive alignment with ISO 20400 standards and support the achievement and maintenance of sustainability accreditations, including EcoVadis Platinum. Procurement Transformation & Operational Excellence: Lead process redesign, standardisation, continuous improvement and the optimisation of Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes. Digitalisation, Automation & AI: Accelerate procurement digitalisation through technology adoption, workflow automation, system integration and practical applications of AI to enhance efficiency, visibility and decision-making. Data, Analytics & Performance Management: Turn procurement data into actionable business intelligence through executive dashboards, supplier scorecards, spend analytics and performance KPIs, tracking savings, and procurement ROI.
Supplier Risk Management & GovernanceLead supplier onboarding and due diligence, including financial assessments, background checks, compliance verification and performance evaluations. Partner with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, IT and Operations to ensure effective risk mitigation and supplier governance. Establish executive reporting and risk dashboards to monitor supplier performance, emerging risks and mitigation actions.
Sustainable Procurement & ESGLead the implementation and continuous improvement of sustainable procurement practices,



aligned with ISO 20400 and corporate ESG commitments. Develop and maintain procurement sustainability policies, frameworks and procedures. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to improve sustainability performance across the supply chain. Procurement Transformation & Operational ExcellenceDrive procurement transformation initiatives, leading process redesign, harmonisation, standardisation and operational efficiency improvements. Identify opportunities to simplify and optimise procurement processes across the Source-to-Pay and Source-to-Contract lifecycle. Establish best practices, governance frameworks and performance standards across procurement operations. Lead and govern Procurement PMO activities, including transformation roadmaps, project governance, stakeholder engagement, KPI tracking, change management and benefits realisation.
Digital Procurement, Technology & AISupport the implementation, optimisation and adoption of digital procurement platforms. Identify opportunities for process automation, digital workflows and integration with ERP, contract management and supplier management systems. Drive technology adoption through effective change management, stakeholder engagement and user training.
Procurement Analytics & Performance ManagementDevelop executive dashboards, procurement scorecards and management reporting using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet and advanced Excel. Analyse procurement spend, supplier performance, savings and procurement ROI to identify opportunities and drive business value. Apply statistical and predictive analytics to identify supplier risk indicators, performance trends and potential supply chain disruptions. Translate comp

📌 Senior Procurement Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Swissport
📍 Madrid