Supplier Risk Qualification Manager

Overview

 

 

Location: Madrid, Hybrid

 

About Swissport

 

We 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 global network that is unparalleled in the industry, Swissport served airlines at 286 airports in 44 countries across six continents.

 

The culture of Swissport is shaped by our corporate values, which guide our actions and decision-making processes. These values are at the core of our culture, shaping our business and underpinning our commitment to measuring our impact. They capture the essence of who we are at Swissport and help us deliver value across the entire company.

 

"Show You Care" underlines that our actions are perceived and valued from the perspective of the people around us. So, whatever we do, we do it purposefully and consciously, taking in the perspective of our colleagues, customers, and passengers.

 

“Doing the right things” means that we do the things that are valuable to our colleagues, customers, and passengers. We are trained to do this safely and trusted to do the right thing in any given situation.

 

"Win as a Team" highlights the importance of teamwork. Either we win as a team, or we fall as individuals. Together, we can surpass ourselves and handle any situation.

 

These values capture the essence of who we are and our unwavering commitment to excellence, and give actionable guidance for individual behaviour of employees, leaders, and executives, serving as a compass for how to act and deliver.

 

 

Job Summary

 

 

 

The Supplier Risk Qualification Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks associated with the organization's key suppliers and vendors. This role ensures that new third-party suppliers are assessed and scored based on their risk profile and risk score. The manager will work closely with procurement, legal, compliance, and other departments to establish and maintain strong risk management strategies related to external vendors.

 

 

 

Job Responsibilities

 

 

1. Risk Assessment and Monitoring:

• Conducting risk assessments for new and existing suppliers/vendors to evaluate potential risks related to financial stability, operational capacity, ESG, legal compliance, and reputational risk.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive vendor risk management program, implement continuous monitoring mechanisms.
• Regularl review and update of risk assessments to maintain visibility into vendor activities and overall risk landscape, ensuring all vendors meet company risk standards.

 

2. Vendor Due Diligence:

 

• Leading due diligence processes for potential new suppliers/vendors, including background checks, financial reviews, compliance verification, performance history.
• Collaboration with internal teams to ensure that new vendor relationships align with organizational goals and risk tolerance.

 

 

3. Contract and Compliance Management:

 

• Close collaboration with legal and procurement teams to develop, review, and negotiate vendor contracts with a focus on risk mitigation clauses.
• Monitoring ongoing compliance and manage any risk issues or disputes with vendors.

 

 

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

 

• Close collaboration with internal stakeholders, such as legal, procurement, IT, and operations, to ensure vendor risks are understood and addressed across the organization.
• Preparing regular reports for senior leadership, documenting risk assessments, highlighting risk trends, and vendor performance.
• Supporting and coordinating relevant departments to address and resolve vendor-related risks.

 

5. Sustainable Procurement Leadership:

 

• Leading the implementation and maintenance of ISO 20400 sustainable procurement standards across the organization.
• Developing, updating, and maintaining sustainability policies, processes, and procedures for procurement activities.
• Ensuring that all procurement activities align with corporate sustainability commitments and ESG objectives.
• Driving continuous improvement in sustainable procurement practices and identify opportunities for enhancement.

 

 

6. ESG Integration and Compliance:

 

• Monitoring and reporting on sustainability performance metrics and KPIs for the supply chain.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant sustainability regulations, certifications, and industry standard.
• Supporting the maintenance of EcoVadis Platinum certification and other sustainability accreditations.

 

7. Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting:

 

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to embed sustainability principles throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Preparing sustainability reports and presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for sustainability-related supplier inquiries and initiatives in procurement.
• Providing training and guidance to procurement teams on sustainable procurement practices.

 

 

Qualifications and Competencies

 

• Risk Management Expertise: Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks and methodologies, including assessing, identifying, and mitigating vendor-related risks.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Proficiency in analyzing complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and potential risks in supplier performance, ability to set up data-driven action plans.
• Data Visualization: Expertise in using data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to create clear, actionable reports and dashboards that communicate vendor risk trends, performance metrics, and KPIs to stakeholders.
• Predictive Analytics: Ability to apply predictive analytics techniques to forecast future vendor risks, potential disruptions, or financial instability based on historical data and trends.
• Statistical Analysis: Experience in applying statistical methods to evaluate vendor performance, identify risk indicators, and determine correlation between vendor metrics and business impact. Ability to assess data from multiple sources to identify risks or gaps in vendor relationships.
• Negotiation Skills: experience and skills to support contract negotiations to effectively to mitigate supplier risks.
• Project management: result and service-driven individual, strong initiative and structured project management skills with attention to details and accuracy.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to quickly identify issues with vendors and develop effective solutions, using data-driven insights to support decision-making.
• Communication: excellent communication skills with ability to influence multicultural, cross-functional teams in matrix organisation towards a unified direction along with the business’s leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Sustainability Expertise: Strong knowledge of sustainable procurement principles, ISO 20400 standards, and ESG frameworks
• Certification Knowledge: Familiarity with sustainability rating systems (e.g., EcoVadis, CDP) and certification maintenance requirements
• Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of sustainability regulations and compliance requirements relevant to supply chain management

 

Requirements:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Certification in risk management or vendor management (e.g., Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), etc.) is a plus.
• Fluent spoken and written Business English (verbal, written, legal, commercial terminology) compulsory; other languages are an advantage.