IAG GBS (Global Business Services) is part of International Airlines Group, one of the world’s leading airline groups, with 546 aircraft flying to over 270 destinations, carrying more than 100 million passengers each year.

IAG GBS provides a plug and play platform of scalable, best in class procurement, finance and IT business services to IAG’s operating companies which include Aer Lingus, Avios, British Airways, IAG, IAG Cargo, Iberia, Iberia Express, LEVEL and Vueling.

Accountabilities

· Manage multiple procurement processes and technologies to support the strategic sourcing cycle

· Run and manage the sourcing processes in Hotel & Transportation Category at all its stages: market analysis, tender process, supplier selection and commercial negotiations, business case and contract drafting.

· Ensure all the Groups standards and procedures are followed throughout the full process

· Recommend and implement new streamlined techniques and processes to improve productivity and efficiency

· Resolve broad and complex procurement processes and systems

· Serve as an expert in guiding procurement colleagues on the use of procurement systems

· Implement simple and clear metrics for governance and success measurement, and performance manages achievement

· Incorporate and embed the use of procurement technology into all appropriate supply chain activities

· Lead on procurement projects to drive continuous improvement for the Group as delegated by the Procurement Lead

· Teach procurement processes to others as required

• Business and financial acumen
• Relevant degree and/or the ability to demonstrate knowledge of working in an international procurement environment
• Experience related to Hotel operations or Sales department
• Ability to write clear, concise management reports and presentations
• 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 prioritise and maintain clear focus in constant ambiguity and change
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment with tight deadlines and finite resource and uncertainty
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage with and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Commitment to service excellence and process improvement
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory, Spanish as an asset
• Experience using e-technology in all aspects of the supply chain
• Demonstrated experience in a procurement buying role, or the mindset required to procure products and services effectively
• Able to identify opportunities where e-procurement systems can be developed to improve efficiencies of supply chain activities
• Up to date with current e-procurement best practice

What we offer  
Chance to be the change leader in a very dynamic industry for a company with over 60 thousand employees.   

The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry.   

The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We aim to provide all our people with a work/life balance, as well as the many benefits offered by a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses.    

We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.