Supplier Qualification Risk Manager

Location : Madrid, Spain (3x per week in the office)

Reporting to : Head of Global Procurement Excellence

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.

Job Summary

The Supplier Qualification Risk 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.

Job Responsibilities

1. Risk Assessment and Monitoring :
   • Conduct risk assessments for new and existing suppliers / vendors to evaluate potential risks related to financial stability, operational capacity, ESG, legal compliance, and reputational risk.
   • Develop and maintain a comprehensive vendor risk management program, implement continuous monitoring mechanisms.
   • Regularly review and update risk assessments to ensure all vendors meet company risk standards.
   • Lead due diligence processes for potential new suppliers / vendors, including background checks, financial reviews, compliance verification, performance history.
   • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that new vendor relationships align with organizational goals and risk tolerance.
2. Contract and Compliance Management :
   • Work closely with legal and procurement teams to develop, review, and negotiate vendor contracts with a focus on risk mitigation clauses.
   • Monitor ongoing compliance and manage any risk issues or disputes with vendors.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration :
   • Work with internal stakeholders to ensure vendor risks are understood and addressed across the organization.
   • Prepare regular reports for senior leadership, documenting risk assessments, highlighting risk trends, and vendor performance.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Risk Management Expertise : Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks and methodologies.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation : Proficiency in analyzing complex datasets to identify trends and potential risks in supplier performance.
• Data Visualization : Expertise in using data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel).
• Predictive Analytics : Ability to apply predictive analytics techniques to forecast future vendor risks.
• Statistical Analysis : Experience in applying statistical methods to evaluate vendor performance.
• Negotiation Skills : Experience and skills to support contract negotiations.
• Project Management : Strong initiative and structured project management skills.
• Problem-Solving Skills : Ability to quickly identify issues with vendors and develop effective solutions.
• Communication : Excellent communication skills with ability to influence multicultural teams.

Educational Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Certification in risk management or vendor management is a plus.
• Fluent spoken and written Business English is compulsory; other languages are an advantage.

Your next step

If you are looking for this key position in Group Treasury at a growing and changing international group, we invite you to apply. Please send your resume in English via the Apply button.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Swissport as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available.