Procurement Business Partner Gatwick, England

British Airways; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

British Airways seeks a Procurement Business Partner responsible for managing procurement activities and supplier relationships across its subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and an inquisitive mindset to drive optimal procurement processes, ensuring effective collaboration with stakeholders and continuous improvement of services.

Benefits

Unlimited standby staff travel on British Airways flights

Up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares annually for friends and family

Qualifications

• Experience in leading end-to-end procurement and supplier management.
• Understanding of procurement concepts, tools, techniques.
• Ability to manage third-party suppliers against contracts and SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities from inception to contracting and performance management.
• Partner with stakeholders on key supplier management activities.
• Support decision-making by providing quality data to meet cost and service targets.

Skills

Communication

Supplier Management

Data Interpretation

Negotiation

Education

Graduate or equivalent qualification

MCIPS qualification

Job description

BA Cityflyer and BA Euroflyer are the young, agile subsidiaries of the nation’s flag carrier. We pride ourselves on delivering the renowned British Airways customer service through our bases at London City and London Gatwick Airports.

The role:

Procurement Business Partner

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annum

Reporting to the Procurement and Supplier Performance Manager, you will be a procurement professional engaging with senior leaders across our offices at London City, London Gatwick, and Manchester, working on a variety of high-profile categories. Flexibility, agility, and a proactive approach are essential, along with the ability to bring fresh ideas and adapt to ambiguity.

What you’ll do:

• Lead procurement activities specific to BA Cityflyer and BA Euroflyer from inception to contracting and performance management.
• Partner with stakeholders on key supplier management activities, providing guidance on contractual and performance issues.
• Represent BA Cityflyer and BA Euroflyer in group-wide procurement initiatives to ensure our interests are reflected.
• Support transparent decision-making by senior stakeholders, backed by quality financial and qualitative data to meet cost and service level targets.
• Contribute to the review and continuous improvement of third-party service provisions and procurement processes.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• An inquisitive mindset to identify optimal solutions.
• Understanding of procurement concepts, tools, and techniques to guide stakeholders confidently.
• Strong communication skills to represent our interests effectively.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets related to commercial models and supplier performance.
• Knowledge of contract law and drafting skills for terms and conditions.
• Interpersonal skills to influence and manage expectations among stakeholders.

Your experience:

• Experience leading end-to-end procurement and supplier management in a regulated environment.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers against contracts and SLAs.
• Proven ability in developing procurement processes from engagement to supplier management.
• Graduate or equivalent qualification.
• MCIPS qualification or willingness to work towards it.

What we offer:

We value our employees and offer rewards beyond a competitive salary. Benefits include unlimited standby staff travel on British Airways flights and up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares annually for friends and family.

British Airways provides opportunities for growth and development, encouraging mobility across the business.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We believe diverse teams drive innovation and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us on our journey to become a Better BA, connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.