Senior Manager of Airline ServicesRijswijk, Niederlande; Luton, Vereinigtes Königreich; Stockho[...]

TN United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global tourism group that values intercultural cooperation and offers flexible working arrangements. In this pivotal role, you'll lead a dedicated team of procurement professionals, shaping strategies and managing high-value contracts. Your expertise in negotiation and stakeholder management will be key as you drive innovative solutions and enhance supplier relationships. With a focus on personal development and career opportunities, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, allowing you to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Development and career opportunities

Travel benefits

Health & wellbeing offerings

Qualifications

• 7+ years of management and procurement experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Procurement Managers and Specialists.
• Manage medium to high-value procurement projects.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Management

Procurement

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Project Delivery

Education

Graduate Degree

CIPS Qualification

Master's Degree

Job description

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TUI

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Luton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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ABOUT THE JOB

• Work together with the HoP to shape and implement the team and category strategy. You will lead a team of Procurement Managers and/or Specialists, being responsible for their workload, prioritisation, and delivery in conjunction with the HoP. You will nurture and develop team members where required as well as support the HoP from a strategic and stakeholder engagement perspective. You will build relevant subject matter knowledge, as well as gathering market intelligence by analysing market developments – new trends, supplier entries/exits, competitor information, risks, etc. looking for, and reporting, innovative business solutions which could be used as opportunities for savings.
• You will manage the procurement process for medium to high-value/risk projects, following the SM&P process and procedures manual, and support and/or review other procurement projects, if requested. You will lead procurement processes in cooperation with operational stakeholders and work closely with other SM&P team members as needed. You will evaluate all procurement requests and challenge internal customers and suppliers to provide innovative solutions, performing detailed proposal analysis and comparison. You will manage activities involved in implementing commercial agreements, including issuing commercial materials to suppliers, as described in the SM&P process and procedures manual.
• You will manage medium-to-high value/risk contracts through their lifecycle from an administrative and commercial perspective, following the SM&P process and procedures manual. You will provide guidance to stakeholders on contractual matters and support ongoing supplier management of contracts, supporting operational departments in ongoing supplier management.
• You will manage escalated contractual claims and disputes related to your contracts and suppliers, seeking adequate resolution if contractual terms are not fulfilled. Through development and management of suppliers, you will build long-term relationships by reviewing supplier performance and organizing regular review meetings. You will analyze operational risks based on market intelligence, business intelligence reports, and financial risk reports, reporting any changes or increases in risk levels and recommending further actions.
• You will develop and leverage internal networks in cooperation with SM&P and other colleagues, as well as external stakeholders (suppliers, etc.), ensuring optimal input and output within your scope.
• You will be required to undertake significant business travel, both internally and for supplier visits/meetings. You will be able to work from home when not required in the office or traveling; the philosophy is that work is something you do, not where you go.

ABOUT YOU

• At least a relevant graduate degree, a CIPS qualification, or equivalent by experience. A Master’s degree is desirable but not essential.
• At least seven years of relevant management, commercial, and/or procurement experience.
• Highly proficient in English; knowledge of other languages is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in CCIS area is required.
• Experience managing people, ensuring successful delivery, and supporting professional development of team members.
• Experience delivering complex projects, shaping programmes, and coordinating activities across multiple departments or teams.
• A commercial mindset, continually evaluating costs and benefits.
• Ability to focus on short-term goals while maintaining a strategic long-term vision.
• Strong numeric, analytical, and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail.
• Ability to identify key drivers in any scenario.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and think creatively.
• Effective communication and reporting skills, tailored to different stakeholders.
• Good negotiation, influencing, and persuading skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging at various levels within the business.
• An understanding of cultural differences, capable of managing complexity and ambiguity among multiple stakeholders from different countries.
• Development of a strong network of contacts throughout the business and industry, gaining support for key projects.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude, result-oriented, and driven to take initiative.

ABOUT OUR OFFER

• Work in the leading global tourism group: promoting intercultural cooperation and international projects and teams.
• Flexible working arrangements: mobile working, flexible hours, and working from abroad.
• Development and career opportunities: wide range of digital training and international career paths.
• Personal benefits: attractive remuneration, travel benefits, health & wellbeing offerings, and more.

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