Why IAG Airports?

International Airlines Group, S.A. is the parent company of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling, combining the leading airline networks in Ireland, Spain and the UK, and has one of the world’s leading air-cargo companies, IAG Cargo.

IAG provides unparalleled global reach for customers, with close to 600 aircraft flying to 300 airports.

IAG Airports enables the Group’s transformation efforts, including synergies, across its network, combining skilled procurement knowledge with deep expertise in airport infrastructure, ground operations, lounges, hotels, transportation and fuel.

In addition, IAG Airports works with the Group’s airlines and supply markets to accelerate the adoption of transformative technology, particularly automation across ground operations.

Purpose of the role

Help design (and participate in) transformative change agendas across the Group’s airports.

You will make an impact in this role by…

• Designing and supporting the execution of transformation roadmaps, working closely with IAG’s businesses
• Be a change agent in building a culture of process efficiency and effectiveness through continuous process improvement activities
• Conducting the RFP process (specs, structure, agree suppliers, milestones and evaluation criteria); negotiating with suppliers on all commercial terms (including remote and in-person negotiations) in Hotels and Transportation area

• 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.