Senior Buyer-Corporate Services

IAG GBS; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company based in London is seeking a Senior Buyer for Corporate Services. In this role, you will manage complex procurement and develop sourcing strategies for HR services. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and advanced knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint. This full-time position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in end-to-end procurement within a matrix organization.
• Dynamic and pro-active profile.
• Ability to operate under tight deadlines with senior stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process for HR Services.
• Negotiate with suppliers on all commercial terms.
• Lead specification simplification and alignment across all group companies.
• Draft agreements using IAG GBS templates.

Skills

Procurement negotiation

Excel

PowerPoint

Influence and consensus building

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Buyer- Corporate Services role at IAG GBS. This position is based in London at the Waterside office. Employment type: Full-time; Contract Type: Permanent. Directorate: Group Procurement.

IAG Transform is part of International Airlines Group (IAG). IAG is one of the world’s largest airline groups with 600+ aircraft carrying more than 122 million customers to 260 destinations across 91 countries each year. These businesses include Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level, and Vueling, supported by IAG Loyalty and IAG Cargo. IAG Transform drives procurement, technology, AI, innovation, and transformation across IAG and the aviation industry.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer- Corporate Services to join our Waterside office in London. In this strategic role, you will manage complex procurement processes, develop sourcing strategies, and drive cost-saving initiatives for our consultancy firm.

Purpose of the role

• Responsible for managing the end-to-end sourcing process and implementing category strategy related to procurement of services (Indirect procurement), particularly HR Services (recruitment, trainings, contractors, healthcare).
• Work with stakeholders inside and outside Group Procurement to standardise specifications, define sourcing strategy, analyse RFP output, negotiate commercial terms, and draft contracts.
• Provide coverage to all sourcing processes globally within the category with objectives including savings, cash improvement, e-Sourcing, supply base rationalisation, risk mitigation, and ensuring contractual coverage.

Accountabilities

• Implement category plan strategy, lead end-to-end sourcing, and negotiate with suppliers on all commercial terms (including remote and in-person negotiations).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prepare RFP specs and structure, agree suppliers, milestones and evaluation criteria.
• Support the RFP process by providing guidelines/methodology for RFP analysis.
• Develop and manage defined communication channels with customers and stakeholders; maintain regular contact.
• Provide governance and decision-making related to external spend with the supply base.
• Lead specification simplification and alignment across all group companies.
• Draft agreements using IAG GBS templates or supplier contracts (with support from IAG GBS legal team). Strong knowledge in contract establishment and key clauses negotiation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in end-to-end procurement within a matrix organization with emphasis on successful negotiations, contract and RFP knowledge; dynamic/pro-active profile.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to influence, align diverse views, gain consensus, and provide clarity and direction to achieve objectives.
• Ability to operate under tight deadlines with senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel and work in a multi-site environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, attention to detail, strong organization, research and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Fluent in English (Spanish would be a plus but not mandatory).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing
• Industries: Airlines and Aviation