Procurement Specialist

4 months ago

Runcorn, United Kingdom Swissport International AG Full time

Overview:
**UK & Ireland Procurement Specialist**

**Location: UK Headquarters, Runcorn, Liverpool**

**Circa: £44,000 per annum **_(depending upon experience.)_**

Are you passionate about procurement and eager to gain exposure in a dynamic environment? Swissport, a global leader in aviation services, has an exciting development opportunity for you. As our UK & Ireland Procurement Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in managing £140 million of external expenditure annually. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to work from one of our UK sites.

**Responsibilities**:
**Procurement Transformation / Process Improvement**
- Lead and manage cost avoidance initiatives to identify and implement savings opportunities through business process improvements.
- Monitor and report on cost avoidance performance metrics.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
- Develop and implement best practices, policies, and procedures to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
- Where categories of expenditure are managed centrally, be the regional point of contact for the UK&I operations: categories such as uniform, ppe, travel.

**Supplier Onboarding**
- Develop and manage the end-to-end supplier onboarding process, including vendor registration, documentation collection, and qualification procedures.
- Ensure the timely and efficient onboarding of new suppliers while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Design and implement a comprehensive pre-qualification questionnaire to assess the suitability and capabilities of potential suppliers.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define pre-qualification criteria and evaluation metrics.
- Continuously review and update the Supplier Due Diligence questionnaire to enhance its effectiveness and relevance.

**Supplier Performance Monitoring**:

- Develop and implement a supplier performance monitoring programme whilst providing the business with the means to report on supplier performance.
- Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and performance reports.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits of supplier performance.
- Identify and address performance issues, working with suppliers to develop corrective action plans.

**Data Analytics and Reporting**
- Utilize data analytics to support procurement decisions and strategy.
- Analyse procurement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations on procurement performance for senior management.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI or other relevant tools.

**Microsoft Power Platforms**:

- Leverage MS Power Platforms (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) to streamline procurement processes.
- Create automated workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy in procurement activities.
- Train and support team members on using Power Platform tools effectively.

**Procurement Process Promotion**:

- Promote the adoption and adherence to procurement processes and policies across the organization.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on procurement best practices.
- Advocate for continuous improvement in procurement activities and compliance.
- Systems Expertise:

- Ensure procurement systems are optimized, maintained, and aligned with organizational needs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to procurement systems.

**Procurement Communications**:

- Develop and manage procurement communication plans via One Net to ensure clear, consistent, and effective messaging.
- Serve as the point of contact for procurement-related communications within the organization.
- Maintain the Procurement SharePoint page ensuring content is current and up to date at all times.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:

- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of procurement activities with organisational objectives.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between procurement, suppliers, and other departments.
- Provide training and support to procurement staff on performance management practices and tools.

**Line Management of Procurement Support Team**
- Supervise and oversee the daily operations of the procurement support function.
- Manage resources effectively to ensure that procurement admin tasks are completed within budget and timelines.

Be the point of contact to the wider procurement team to ensure requests for support/tasks are distributed evenly and fairly.

Qualifications:
**Skills**:

- Administration of Supplier Selection and Onboarding: Manage the process of selecting and onboarding suppliers efficiently.
- Data Analysis using Excel: Proficient in analyzing and interpreting data using Microsoft Excel.
- Effective Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills to implement procurement policies and processes across the organization.
- Numeracy and Analytical Skills: Ability to work w

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