Senior Buyer-Corporate Services

Company Description

IAG Transform is a part of International Airlines Group (IAG).

IAG is one of the world’s largest airline groups with 600+ aircraft carrying more than 122 million customers to 260 destinations across 91 countries each year.

IAG brings together leading airline brands Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level, Vueling. These are supported by IAG Loyalty that spans all its airlines and beyond, offering the global currency Avios and including BA Holidays, and IAG Cargo which delivers vital goods and produce around the world. These businesses are complementary to its core airline businesses.

As the first airline group globally to commit to net zero by 2050, sustainability is a core part of IAG’s strategy.

IAG Transform plays a critical role in driving transformation across IAG and the aviation industry, through expertise and capabilities in procurement, technology, AI, innovation, and transformation.

We are based in London, UK, with a presence in Dublin, Madrid, Barcelona and Kraków.

With us, your work will create real impact, from everyday improvements to breakthrough change that reshapes the way the world flies.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer- Corporate Services to join our Waterside office in London. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for managing complex procurement processes, developing sourcing strategies, and driving cost-saving initiatives for our consultancy firm.

Purpose of the role

• Responsible for managing the end-to-end sourcing process and the implementation category strategy in relation to procurement of services ( Indirect procurement) , particulary related to HR Services (recruitment , trainings , contractors. Healthcare)
• Working with stakeholders (inside and outside of Group Procurement) to standardise/simplify specifications, define sourcing strategy, analyse RFP output, negotiate commercial terms and contract agreement drafting.
• Provide coverage to all sourcing processes globally within the category with key objectives being savings, cash improvement, e-Sourcing, supply base rationalisation, Risk mitigation and ensuring contractual coverage.

Accountabilities

• Implement category plan strategy, leading and implementing the end to end sourcing process, negotiating with suppliers on all commercial terms (including remote and in-person negotiations).
• Work with stakeholders and the Procurement team to prepare RFP specs and structure, agree suppliers, milestones and evaluation criteria.
• Support the RFP process providing guidelines/methodology to Procurement team for RFP analysis.
• Develop and manage defined communication channel(s) and/or stakeholder groups (within and outside of Group Procurement). Maintain regular contact with customers and other stakeholders.
• Provide governance and decision making related to external spend with the supply base.
• Lead specification simplification and alignment activities across all group companies.
• Draft agreements using IAG GBS contractual templates or supplier contracts (with support from IAG GBS legal team and Stakeholder legal team – Strong knowledge in contract establishment and key clauses negotiation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in end-to-end procurement within a matrix organization with an emphasis on successful negotiations, contract, RFP knowledge + looking for a dynamic / pro-active profile.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and powerpoint
• Ability to influence, align diverse views and gain consensus, providing clarity and direction on what is to be achieved and break down barriers that get in the way of effective team working.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment with tight deadlines and senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel and work in a multi-site/location environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.  Strong organization, research and analytic skills. Ability to both work independently and collaborate in a team environment. 
• Fluent in English ( Spanish would be a plus but not mandatory)