Procurement Transformation Lead

About Us

We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world’s leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky.

IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale.

 

 

The objective of the Senior Buyer will be to manage the end-to-end sourcing process and the implementation category strategy in relation to goods and services.

This role includes 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.

This role covers all sourcing processes globally within the category with key objectives being:

Savings
Cash improvement
Transaction automation
e-Sourcing
Supply base rationalisation
Risk mitigation
Ensuring contractual coverage

 

 

Your responsibilities

• Implementing a category plan strategy by leading the end-to-end sourcing process 

• Supporting the RFP process (specs, structure, agreed suppliers, milestones and evaluation criteria); negotiating with suppliers on all commercial terms (including remote and in-person negotiations) 

• Developing and managing defined communication channel(s) and/or stakeholder groups (within and outside of Group Procurement) 

• Contracts delivery management 

• Monitoring delivery against PRF commitments, working with OpCos 

• Scheduling and facilitating financial auditing and media auditing 

• Collecting AVBs etc. 

• Negotiating FTE rates/commissions and changes to the model if required 

• Facilitating QBRs quarterly 

• Working on other marketing contracts as required (aside of the Media Contracts) 

 

 

• A proven track record in end-to-end procurement within a matrix organisation with an emphasis on successful negotiations, contract drafting and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision 

• Demonstrable experience connected with supporting Media/Marketing high-profile international procurement projects. Experience in Media Agencies is highly desired 

• The 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 

• Language skills: English is mandatory, Spanish is an asset

• Willingness to travel and work in a multi-site/location environment 

 

 

What we offer