Supplier Manager for Field Services
The Field Services Supplier Manager (FSSM) is accountable for the end-to-end governance and performance of outsourced field service providers. The role ensures consistent, high-quality, and contract-compliant service delivery across all assigned sites, driving operational excellence, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction.
This role is critical to ensuring operational stability, service quality, and customer experience in outsourced field service delivery. It drives value through strong governance, proactive supplier management, and continuous improvement.
1. Supplier Governance & Performance Management
Define and operate a structured supplier governance model (weekly, monthly, quarterly reviews)
Monitor supplier performance against SLAs, KPIs, and contractual commitments
Maintain governance artefacts (scorecards, action logs, risk registers)
Ensure transparency on performance, risks, and escalations
Drive corrective and preventive actions
2. Service Delivery & Quality Assurance
Own end-to-end supplier service performance across allocated sites
Track KPIs including response time, resolution time (MTTR), and first-time fix rate
Conduct service quality reviews, ticket audits, and field reporting validation
Identify performance gaps and implement improvement actions
3. Operational Oversight & Readiness
Ensure operational readiness in terms of:
Staffing, rostering, and coverage
Skills and certifications
Tools, spares, and site access
Validate adherence to defined service processes (incident, IMAC, maintenance)
Guarantee service continuity across all customer and airport locations
4. Continuous Improvement & Problem Management
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring incidents
Reduce repeat failures and improve service efficiency
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including:
Deliver measurable improvements in service reliability and performance
5. Commercial & Contract Management
Ensure supplier compliance with SOWs, SLAs, and contractual terms
Manage service credits, penalties, and change requests
Support supplier selection, onboarding, and contract renewals
Monitor cost vs. service performance to drive value optimization
6. Supplier Lifecycle Management
7. Stakeholder & Customer Management
Act as the primary interface between:
Internal operations teams (SDM, CSM, L1/L2 support)
External suppliers
Customer and airport stakeholders
Ensure clear, proactive communication, particularly during major incidents
Align stakeholder expectations and drive customer satisfaction
Proven experience in managing outsourced service providers
Strong understanding of field services operations (L1/L2, incident management)
Knowledge of ITIL practices and service management tools (e.g. ServiceNow)
Experience with SLA/KPI management and performance reporting
Solid understanding of contract and supplier management
Financial awareness with ability to balance cost and performance
Experience in risk management and compliance
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to influence without direct authority
Analytical, data-driven decision-making mindset
Structured and detail-oriented approach
Continuous improvement mindset
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Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.
A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
A flexible working model - We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them.
A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.
A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.
A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.
Diversity & Inclusion
Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.
Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.
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