Senior Buyer - Aircraft Interiors

Company Description

IAG Transform is a 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.

IAG brings together leading airline brands Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level, Vueling. These are supported by IAG Loyalty that spans all its airlines and beyond, offering the global currency Avios and including BA Holidays, and IAG Cargo which delivers vital goods and produce around the world. These businesses are complementary to its core airline businesses.

As the first airline group globally to commit to net zero by 2050, sustainability is a core part of IAG’s strategy.

IAG Transform plays a critical role in driving transformation across IAG and the aviation industry, through expertise and capabilities in procurement, technology, AI, innovation, and transformation.

We are based in London, UK, with a presence in Dublin, Madrid, Barcelona and Kraków.

With us, your work will create real impact, from everyday improvements to breakthrough change that reshapes the way the world flies.

Job Description

Purpose of the role:

The objective of the Senior Buyer will be to manage the end-to-end sourcing process, to support airlines in the coordination of the projects for the category and the implementation category strategy in relation to goods and services

• This role includes working with stakeholders (inside and outside of Group Procurement) to standardise/simplify specifications, define sourcing strategy, analyse RFP output, negotiate commercial terms and contract agreement drafting. This role covers all sourcing processes globally within the category with key objectives being savings, cash improvement, transaction automation, e-Sourcing, supply base rationalisation, risk mitigation and ensuring contractual coverage.
• You will make an impact in this role by:
• Implementing a category plan strategy by leading the end-to-end sourcing process
• Supporting the RFP process (specs, structure, agree suppliers, milestones and evaluation criteria); negotiating with suppliers on all commercial terms (including remote and in-person negotiations)
• Developing and managing defined communication channel(s) and/or stakeholder groups (within and outside of Group Procurement)
• Leading alignment activities across all group companies and working seamlessly with other functions within the Procurement Operations Centre Team (POC) to manage the entire sourcing process; Supplier Intelligence, Procurement Team and Planning

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you are likely to have:

• Demonstrated success in managing end-to-end procurement within complex matrix organisations, with a strong focus on effective negotiation, contract drafting, and autonomous execution. Experience in aircraft interiors procurement or within the broader aviation industry is highly desirable, with specific expertise in cabin technology considered a distinct advantage.
• Project management experience is also highly desired given the high amount of Linefit and Retrofit programmes across the Group Airlines
• Proven track record in Supplier Relationship Management, including—but not limited to—establishing and nurturing supplier partnerships, driving supplier development, managing contracts, and maximising contractual performance.
• Strong business and financial acumen with demonstrable experience connected with supporting airplane engineering international procurement projects, being Aircraft Interiors procurement experience specifically highly desirable.
• The ability to influence, align diverse views and gain consensus, providing clarity and direction on what is to be achieved and break down barriers that get in the way of effective team working.
• Language skills: English is mandatory, Spanish is an asset

Other:

• Willingness to travel and work in a multi-site/location environment
• Please note, that we are working in Hybrid model and 3 days/ week, we work in the office in Madrid.

Additional Information

What we offer is the chance to be the change leader in a very dynamic industry for a company with over 60 thousand employees. 

We have a multicultural environment with an amazing office where you can do your best work.

Of course, we take care of our employees by providing them with work life balance, health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.