Senior Procurement Manager Airport Dimensions · London ·

Collinson Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an experienced procurement professional to join their Group Procurement & ESG team. In this pivotal role, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives for a fast-growing global business, collaborating with key stakeholders to drive sustainable procurement practices. Your expertise in market analysis and supplier management will be essential in optimizing procurement strategies and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering exceptional value while making a positive impact on the environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation and market trends.
• Experience in strategic sourcing for Design & Construction or Technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex sourcing projects and manage supplier relationships.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with sustainability goals.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation

Project Management

Sustainable Procurement

Market Analysis

Supplier Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Procurement

MCIPS Qualification

Job description

Collinson is the global, privately-owned company dedicated to helping the world to travel with ease and confidence. The group offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market-leading airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement, and insurance solutions for over 400 million consumers.

Collinson is the operator of Priority Pass, the world’s original and leading airport experiences programme. Travellers can access a network of 1,500+ lounges and travel experiences, including dining, retail, sleep and spa, in over 650 airports in 148 countries, helping to elevate the journey into something special. We work with the world’s leading payment networks, over 1,400 banks, 90 airlines and 20 hotel groups worldwide.


We have been bringing innovation to the market since inception – from launching the first independent global VIP lounge access Programme, Priority Pass to being the first to sell direct travel insurance in the UK through Columbus Direct and creating the first loyalty agency of its kind in the travel sector with ICLP. Today we still invest heavily in innovation to ensure that we continue to deliver superior customer experiences.


Key clients include Mastercard, American Express, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, LATAM, Flying Blue, Accor, EasyJet, HSBC, Chase, HDFC.

Airport Dimensions

Airport Dimensions (AD) uses unmatched insights from our vast array of airport and airline partnerships, as well as the Priority Pass Programme, to acquire, build and operate our own network of shared-use lounges and other airport experiences. From comfortable lounges to restful sleep pods, from innovative digital services to convenient food ordering and contactless collection of duty free, Airport Dimensions helps improve the travel experience while enabling airports to maximize ancillary revenue opportunities and become more innovative.
AD has a rapid growing network of global locations at the world’s leading airports. Under our brands The Club, Club Aspire, Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club, No 1 Lounges and Sleep ’n Fly, Airport Dimensions provides award-winning hospitality services tailored to the specific needs of passengers and has developed value-added experiences for over fifty airport and airline partners.
The role:

You’ll be joining our growing Group Procurement & ESG team. We are a central, strategic function supporting all of our Group companies in building value with our third-party suppliers and partners and in transitioning to more sustainable business models.

We’re looking for an experienced procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing for Airport Dimensions (AD)—a fast-growing, global business within our group. You’ll act as AD’s primary procurement partner, supporting all brands and joint ventures across categories such as design and construction, F&B, facilities, tech, and consultancy.

In this high-impact role, you’ll analyze spend, develop category strategies, lead sourcing initiatives, and manage key supplier relationships. You’ll also support business case planning for new locations and refurbishments.

Operating globally, you’ll deliver direct procurement support and scalable toolkits while embedding group policies and driving sustainable procurement aligned with our ESG goals. You'll work closely with AD's senior leadership and collaborate across the wider Procurement & ESG function to unlock value beyond cost savings and position procurement as a strategic business partner.

Key responsibilities:

Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across departments, including Design & Construction, Guest Experience, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Risk.

Procurement Strategy: Develop aligned procurement strategies for owned and JV brands, focusing on supply chain understanding, financial targets, and sustainable vendor support.

End-to-End Sourcing: Lead complex sourcing projects, including market analysis, requirements definition, proposal analysis, contract development, and commercial negotiations.

Supplier Relationship Management: Implement and manage a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework to maximize supplier value.

Sustainability Initiatives: Work with the Sustainability team to drive sustainable sourcing initiatives and ensure compliance with ethical supply standards.

Budgeting & Forecasting: Contribute to budgeting, reforecasting, and investment case development through contract and cost input.

Procurement Governance: Deliver functional projects to improve procurement governance, processes, and system adoption.

ESG Advocacy: Represent Procurement & ESG values within the team, promoting integrity, independent thinking, and positive challenges.

Key Requirements for the Role:

Degree or procurement qualification (e.g., MCIPS).

Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, market trends, and sustainable sourcing.

Experience in strategic sourcing, particularly in Design & Construction or Technology.

Understanding of airport services sector and procurement complexities.

Proven track record in leading high-value sourcing projects.

Excellent presentation, reporting, and communication skills.

Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills.

International experience and cross-cultural awareness. US procurement knowledge would be a plus!

Passion for sustainable procurement.

Negotiation and stakeholder engagement expertise.

Willing to travel (<15%).

Our mission is focused on doing good beyond profit, which for us means we seek out opportunities for our people to share in our success and that we give back to the communities and people within which we work.

Never short of ambition, the success of our business is delivered through the diverse and talented team of over 2,200 global colleagues.

Collinson is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes differences in all their forms including: colour, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, family status, age, individuals with disabilities and people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences as we strongly believe this contributes to our on-going success.

We are focused on continually evolving our purpose driven, high performing culture, providing an environment where our people have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and do interesting and meaningful work. Our company values are: Take Action, Do the right thing, One team and Be insight led. These help guide everything we do internally in terms of how we think, act and interact, right through to how we deliver value to our customers and clients.

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