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Senior Buyer

The client is looking for two Senior Buyers on a permanent basis, based at Waterside with some travel to other offices within Heathrow and some global travel (possibly 1 week out of 3).

They are looking for varying expereinces; one with an engineering background and Part 21J and the other musthave Airline experience, that will be procuring Galleys, Seats, IFE, monitors etc.

Purpose of the role

* Responsible for managing the end to end sourcing process and the implementation category strategy in

relation to goods and services.

* 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, transaction automation, e-Sourcing, Supply base rationalisation, Risk

mitigation and ensuring contractual coverage.

Accountabilities

* Implement category plan strategy as defined by Head of Category and Category Leads by leading the

end to end sourcing process.

* Negotiate with suppliers on all commercial terms (including remote and in-person negotiations).

* Draft agreements using IAG GBS contractual templates or supplier contracts (with support from IAG

GBS legal team).

* Work with stakeholders and the Procurement team to prepare RFP specs and structure, agree

suppliers, milestones and evaluation criteria.

* Provide 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).

* Provide governance and decision making related to external spend with the supply base.

* Lead specification simplification and alignment activities across all group companies.

* Provide commercial innovation to internal stakeholders through interaction with the supply base.

* Work seamlessly with other functions within the Procurement Operations Centre team (POC) to manage

the entire sourcing process; Supplier Intelligence, Procurement team and Planning.

* Work with suppliers to grow and develop supplier markets.

* Maintain regular contact with customers and other stakeholders.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Proven negotiation record in the multinational environment

* Experience in legal contract drafting

* Strong aptitude and knowledge across full commodity lifecycle and awareness of

market trends and suppliers

* Strong business and financial acumen with ability to evaluate, analyse and solve

problems

* 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, maintain clear focus and provide direction in constant

ambiguity and change, using knowledge, judgment, resilience and courage to

resolve conflicting priorities and manage crises

* Ability to operate effectively in an environment with tight deadlines and finite

resource and uncertainty

* Commitment to service excellence and process improvement

* Language skills: English mandatory, Spanish as an asset

Other

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

For the suitable candidate the client is offering up to £50K dependant on experience, which will include a 20% Bonus and 32 days holiday including bank holidays.

If you would like to pursue the role dont hesitate to apply within.

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