Senior Group Manager

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the airline industry is seeking a Senior Group Manager to oversee procurement for ground operations in London. This leadership role focuses on strategic transformation, vendor negotiation, and optimizing supply chain efficiencies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in procurement with proven leadership experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement or supply chain, including senior leadership roles.
• Expertise in strategic procurement planning and execution.
• Strong multitasking abilities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor procurement teams, fostering excellence.
• Negotiate high-value contracts to ensure favorable terms.
• Optimize supply chain processes to reduce costs and improve productivity.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master’s preferred

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Senior Group Manager, London (City of London)

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Client:

IAG GBS

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Company Description

IAG GBS (Global Business Services) is part of the International Airlines Group, one of the world’s leading airline groups, operating over 546 aircraft to more than 270 destinations, carrying over 100 million passengers annually.

IAG GBS offers scalable procurement, finance, and IT services to IAG’s operating companies, including Aer Lingus, IAG Loyalty, British Airways, IAG Cargo, Iberia, Iberia Express, LEVEL, and Vueling.

Headquartered in Krakow, with operations in London, Madrid, Barcelona, and Dublin.

Job Description:

We are seeking a strategic VP Airports (Group Senior Manager) to join our London team. This leadership role oversees procurement related to ground operations, focusing on cost efficiencies and supply chain optimization.

• Develop and execute strategic transformation roadmaps and Category Plans, aligning with organizational goals and ground operation needs.
• Lead and mentor procurement teams, fostering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for external spend to secure critical resources.
• Negotiate high-value contracts, ensuring favorable terms.
• Collaborate with business units to harmonize specifications and maximize group purchasing power.
• Support high-level projects with strategic suppliers to expand supplier markets.
• Optimize supply chain processes to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Analyze market trends and emerging technologies to innovate procurement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across operating companies.
• Mitigate supplier risks to protect the group from financial, operational, and reputational damages.
• Resolve complex commercial and contractual disputes with suppliers.
• Report procurement performance to senior management.
• Maintain procurement trackers and databases.
• Conduct commercial modeling and analysis for bids and contract changes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years in procurement or supply chain, including senior leadership roles.
• Proven success in strategic procurement planning and execution.
• Expertise in vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Experience in budget management and cost control.
• Leadership skills to develop high-performing teams.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of ground operations in transportation or logistics.
• Familiarity with global procurement practices and compliance.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.