IAG GBS (Global Business Services) is part of International Airlines Group, one of the world’s leading airline groups, with 546 aircraft flying to over 270 destinations, carrying more than 100 million passengers each year.
IAG GBS provides a plug and play platform of scalable, best in class procurement, finance and IT business services to IAG’s operating companies which include Aer Lingus, Avios, British Airways, IAG, IAG Cargo, Iberia, Iberia Express, LEVEL and Vueling.
The company is headquartered in Krakow, and has operations in London, Madrid, Dublin and Chennai.
Job DescriptionRole Overview
Reporting to the Head of Category, this role supports the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives for the MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) category. The goal is to drive cost efficiencies while enhancing service quality across the board.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to manage sourcing projects, ensuring alignment with governance standards and IAG GBS policies.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with global MRO vendors, ensuring quality and performance align with business objectives.
Lead commercial supplier relationships, with a focus on optimizing cost, value, and long-term performance.
Proactively manage supplier risk to safeguard the business against financial and reputational impacts.
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities using market insights and best practices.
Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex sourcing projects, often under tight deadlines.
Partner with current and prospective suppliers to secure competitive pricing and terms, including the use of benchmarking and data-driven analysis to demonstrate value.
Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Engineering, Business, or Economics.
5 to 10 years of proven experience in Procurement within the MRO sector, ideally with an airline or OEM. (Please note: candidates without relevant industry experience will not be considered.)
Strong business and financial acumen, with a deep understanding of procurement strategy and execution.
Demonstrated success collaborating with senior leaders and executives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Significant procurement experience in large, complex, and globally distributed organizations.
Proven ability to navigate and lead through change across people, processes, policies, and technologies.
Advanced commercial expertise including contract evaluation, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
Exceptional negotiation skills with a strong eye for detail.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.
Fluency in English & Spanish is required.
Flexibility to travel and operate across multiple locations as needed.
What we offer
- Highly competitive salary
- Competitive Annual Incentive Scheme
- LinkedIn Learning Platform
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Life Cover
- Generous pension plan
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What We Do
IAG GBS is 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. Since launching in 2014, IAG GBS has transferred and restructured services, implemented group-wide systems, created new ways of working and delivered unprecedented cost savings. Each Group operating company benefits from the IAG GBS centralised model, which delivers economies of scale, generates efficiencies, and drives standardisation and automation. IAG GBS continues to develop and deliver new consolidated services and innovative solutions, supporting the Group’s day-to-day operations, long-term business strategy and transformation. IAG GBS has a significant role to play in supporting IAG’s commitment to reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, by leading a programme that will decarbonise IAG’s supply chain. Working with thousands of key suppliers around the world, the dedicated Supply Chain Sustainability Programme will deliver a 20% reduction in the carbon emitted by our suppliers by 2030, and create a carbon net zero supply base by 2050.
