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JIM - Jobs In Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport operator in the UK is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support contract management and supplier relations across major construction projects. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of procurement experience, knowledge of EU methodologies, and familiarity with electronic sourcing platforms. This role involves travel between airport locations and offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible pension plan

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

Free Virtual GP service

Care Concierge service

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Five years of demonstrable procurement experience.
• Strong understanding of tendering processes in the construction sector.
• Experience with NEC4 contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement and contract management support for construction projects.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of submitted tenders.
• Manage supplier relationships across various airport locations.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Networking capabilities

Knowledge of EU procurement methodologies

Education

Degree qualification

MCIPS chartership (desired)

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Cemar

Job description

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We’re committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

Benefits

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service
• Two volunteering days per year
  
  

The Role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide procurement, contract formulation and management, as well as supplier relationship management expertise across a programme of Airfield works spanning across all three airports and New Construction Framework Procurement to help deliver major planned construction.

The role involves supporting the Senior Buyer in procuring frameworks, call-off contracts, and materials. It requires a solid understanding of tendering processes within the construction sector and proven experience in managing supplier relationships. Familiarity with electronic sourcing platforms such as SAP Ariba and Cemar is important and you will ideally have experience with NEC4 contracts, though this is not essential. You will be expected to conduct comprehensive reviews of submitted tenders and provide well-informed recommendations for contract awards.

Travel between different MAG airport locations may be required for this role.

What Will Make You Successful In This Role

You have at least five years of demonstrable procurement experience, with a solid track record of procuring goods and services. Your knowledge of EU procurement methodologies and the Procurement Act 2023 ensures you are well-versed in relevant regulations and practices. A proactive and commercially astute professional, you have excellent networking capabilities, combined with strong stakeholder engagement and supplier relationship management skills.

You will bring valuable experience from a construction-related environment where health, safety, and environmental considerations are a top priority. With a strong background in the construction industry, you have developed and implemented main and sub-contracting strategies, working closely with key stakeholders and using your in-depth understanding of the construction market to influence outcomes effectively.

You are confident using electronic sourcing platforms such as SAP, Ariba, and Cemar. Ideally, you are qualified to degree level and are working towards or already hold MCIPS chartership.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

You can contact the team by emailing

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace – Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity