IAG GBS (Global Business Services) is part of International Airlines Group, one of the world’s leading airline groups, with 546 aircrafts 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
THE ROLE IS BASED IN MADRID/BARCELONA OR LONDON
Job Description
This position requires the ability to negotiate the fuel contracts with the fuel suppliers on all commercial terms (including remote and in-person negotiations), define sourcing strategy, lead a negotiation for the entire tender process and to summarize and explain the relevant information for the final decision.
Relevant knowledge to participate in meaning strategic discussions, undertake complex negotiations and fully aware of how to plan, prepare, and present a tender and a sourcing project.
Develop and maintain relationships with the suppliers to ensure the best pricing and delivery of service.
Maintain accurate records and update internal system in line with the company procedure.
Analyse market trends to identify new opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Qualifications- Experience in purchasing, preferably in the fuel aviation industry.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple suppliers and contracts. Knowledge of procurement best practices, including strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex data and make sound decisions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Willingness to travel and work in a multi-site/location environment.
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 aim to provide all our people with a work/life balance, as well as the many benefits offered by 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
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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.
