Group Transformation Lead

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 within IAG Transform. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end sourcing process and the implementation of category strategy in relation to ground handling services. Working with stakeholders (inside and outside of Group Procurement) to standardise/simplify specifications, define sourcing strategy, analyse RFP outputs, negotiate commercial terms and contract agreement drafting. You will 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 Transform contractual templates or supplier contracts (with support from the IAG Transform 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, the 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 a multinational environment
• Experience in legal contract drafting
• Strong aptitude and knowledge across the full commodity lifecycle and awareness of market trends and suppliers
• Strong business and financial acumen with the 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 breaking 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 finite resources and uncertainty
• Commitment to service excellence and process improvement
• Language skills: English & Spanish (essential); French & German (optional)
• Willingness to travel and work in a multi-site and multi-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

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.