BA Cityflyer Procurement Executive (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) in Manchester

BA Cityflyer is an airline with a difference. Yes, we're part of the British Airways family and take great pride delivering the same impeccable customer service. However, we also do things in our own, unique way. We serve a business and leisure market from London City, a single-terminal airport just east of Canary Wharf. It's a place where you'll really get to know your colleagues and become part of a close-knit team. You might also get to know our customers too, some of whom fly with us weekly, or even daily. In fact, our diverse and dedicated team really feel like they're part of a family when they join us. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in exciting places, a job at BA Cityflyer is yours to make. This is an airline where your original personality and skills will really shine through.

The role: Procurement Executive. An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Executive to join the business on a 12-month fixed-term contract, working 37.5 hours per week. We would also welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours, with the role available on a 22.5-hour-per-week basis. Salary: £37,000 - £43,000 per annum (pro rata for the length of the fixed-term contract). This role provides support and expertise on procurement and supplier management matters to stakeholders across the organisation.

What you'll do:

• Provide Procurement and supplier management-orientated support to stakeholders with invoice and charging queries and refer more detailed or contractual matters to the applicable member of the Procurement team for resolution.
• Lead on procurement and supplier management activity for discrete areas/services either individually or supported by the team depending on complexity.
• Represent on group-wide procurement activities, to uphold our interests and ensure that outcomes reflect our requirements.
• Uphold effective relationships across our wider organisation to realise benefits through synergies where appropriate.
• Maintain the supplier contract database and provide the team with reliable forward-looking data for effective planning of workloads.
• Ensure key contract information on file is correct and advise stakeholders of upcoming contract end dates with sufficient notice to ensure appropriate action.

What you'll bring to British Airways:

• Understanding of procurement principles, tools and processes, with the ability to support stakeholders and seek guidance when required.
• Good communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders across the business.
• Understanding of key contract terms and commercial agreements, with the ability to support contract administration and review activities.
• Ability to build positive and effective working relationships with both external and internal stakeholders.
• Inquisitive and curious to identify the best solutions and not just the first answer.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and open-ended propositions.
• Resilience in the face of challenging scenarios.
• Willingness to ask difficult questions.
• Flexibility and agility in approach, adapting to the needs of the situation.
• A continuous improvement mindset and always seeking to do things better.

Your experience:

• Experience and exposure of working with third parties and suppliers, preferably within a regulated environment.
• Awareness or exposure to elements of the procurement lifecycle including initial engagement, tendering, proposal evaluation, supplier onboarding and contract and supplier management.
• Has worked with financial datasets and proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and SharePoint.
• Part-CIPS qualified or willingness to work toward.

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. On top of your basic salary, you'll receive:

• A range of salary sacrifice schemes: electric vehicle scheme, cycle to work scheme.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Gym & retail discounts.

From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on worldwide British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted Hotline airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At BA Cityflyer you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At BA Cityflyer we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA Cityflyer as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.