Procurement Transformation Lead (Direct/Indirect Categories) in London

About Us

We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world’s leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale.

Purpose of the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Procurement Transformation Lead to lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing process across various general and indirect categories within IAG Transform. Responsible for managing the end-to-end sourcing process and the implementation category strategy in relation to goods and services. 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. Provide coverage to 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.

Your responsibilities

• Implement category plan strategy as defined by Head of Category and Category Leads by leading the end to end sourcing process.
• Negotiate with suppliers on all commercial terms (including remote and in-person negotiations).
• Draft agreements using IAG GBS contractual templates or supplier contracts (with support from IAG GBS legal team).
• Work with stakeholders and the Procurement team to prepare RFP specs and structure, agree suppliers, milestones and evaluation criteria.
• Provide guidelines/methodology to Procurement team for RFP analysis.
• Develop and manage defined communication channel(s) and/or stakeholder groups (within and outside of Group Procurement).
• Provide governance and decision making related to external spend with the supply base.
• Lead specification simplification and alignment activities across all group companies.
• Provide commercial innovation to internal stakeholders through interaction with the supply base.
• Work seamlessly with other functions within the Procurement Operations Centre team (POC) to manage the entire sourcing process; Supplier Intelligence, Procurement team and Planning.
• Work with suppliers to grow and develop supplier markets. Maintain regular contact with customers and other stakeholders.

Your skills, experience and qualifications

• Proven negotiation record in the multinational environment.
• Experience in legal contract drafting.
• Strong aptitude and knowledge across full commodity lifecycle and awareness of market trends and suppliers.
• Strong business and financial acumen with ability to evaluate, analyse and solve problems.
• 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.
• Ability to prioritise, maintain clear focus and provide direction in constant ambiguity and change, using knowledge, judgment, resilience and courage to resolve conflicting priorities and manage crises.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment with tight deadlines and finite resource and uncertainty.
• Commitment to service excellence and process improvement.
• Language skills: English & Spanish.
• Willingness to travel and work in a multi-site/location environment.
• Curious and analytically minded.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and change.
• Collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused.
• Passionate about culture, engagement and employee experience.
• Values-driven and inclusive in approach.

What we offer

The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. We are an equal opportunities 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.