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About the Role

This role supports the definition and execution of sourcing strategies for Aircraft Interiors within the MRO category, aiming to drive cost efficiency, supply resilience, and service performance. The position requires procurement capability, technical understanding, and knowledge of Aircraft Interiors, particularly seating and IFE&C, to operate credibly with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support strategic sourcing initiatives across Aircraft Interiors within the MRO category, ensuring alignment with governance requirements and IAG Transform policies.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including tendering, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and implementation.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring delivery, quality, cost, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Lead commercial management of key suppliers, focusing on value creation, service improvement, and long-term category performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across procurement, engineering, customer, and finance to ensure sourcing strategies reflect business needs.
• Identify and deliver cost reduction and value improvement opportunities through market analysis, benchmarking, and data-driven negotiation.
• Proactively assess and manage supplier risk, including operational, financial, contractual, and reputational exposure.
• Support the resolution of commercial disputes and contractual issues, ensuring business interests are protected.
• Deliver complex sourcing projects within demanding timelines and across multiple stakeholders and locations.
• Maintain awareness of market developments, supplier capability, and trends within the Aircraft Interiors, Aircraft Seating and IFE&C environment.

Requirements

• Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Economics, or a closely aligned relevant discipline.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in procurement, technical, or category management roles, preferably within aviation, aerospace, airline, or OEM environments.
• Strong understanding of the Aircraft Interiors environment, including commercial, technical, and supplier performance.
• Demonstrated procurement experience in complex categories, including sourcing strategy, contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost optimisation.
• Possess either strong procurement experience supported by technical credibility, or strong technical experience with clear exposure to procurement and commercial activities.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in large, complex, and international organisations.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to assess total cost, value levers, contractual risk, and business impact.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing cross-functional decision-making in fast-paced environments.
• Strong contract management, negotiation, and dispute resolution capability.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English required (Spanish desirable).
• Flexibility to travel and work across multiple locations as required.
• Relevant aeronautical industry understanding and either strong procurement or commercial experience aligned with this position are essential.

Skills

• Aircraft Interiors
• Aircraft Seating
• In-Flight Entertainment (IFE)
• In-Flight Connectivity (IFC)
• Procurement
• Sourcing Strategy
• Tendering
• Supplier Selection
• Negotiation
• Contracting
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Commercial Management
• Cost Reduction
• Value Improvement
• Market Analysis
• Benchmarking
• Data-Driven Negotiation
• Risk Assessment
• Contract Management
• Dispute Resolution
• Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Spanish (desirable)

Location

• Multiple locations

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5 to 10 years

Education Level

• Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Economics, or a closely aligned relevant discipline.

Salary/Compensations

• Highly competitive salary
• Competitive Annual Incentive Scheme

Benefits

• LinkedIn Learning Platform
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Life Cover
• Generous pension plan
• Performance bonuses

About the Company

• Part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world’s leading airline groups.
• 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.
• The Transform centralised model drives efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale for each operating company.

Equal Opportunity

• An equal opportunities employer; 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.