Senior Buyer

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Airport Full time

**Date**:27 Feb 2024

**Location**: Manchester Airport, GB

**Company**:MAG
- Summary- Based at any of our airports (Manchester Airport, London Stansted Airport or East Midlands Airport)
- 2 roles available, 1 x Permanent contract, 1 x Fixed term contract until January 2025
- Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance
- Why MAG?At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

You’ll have access to some great benefits including:

- Bonus scheme
- 11% company contribution pension
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free parking
- Subsidised public transport
- Huge range of company discounts
- The role- As a Senior Buyer in the Assets & Maintenance team, will join a dynamic, fast paced, and inclusive Group Procurement and Contracts team, responsible for activity across Manchester, Stansted, East Midlands Airports and MAG Property.- In this role, you will develop and implement procurement strategies across a diverse portfolio, from navigational aids to baggage systems and security equipment, delivering best practice contract management and driving value for money. You’ll ensure the cost effective and efficient delivery of projects and securing quality suppliers via competitive tendering processes.- Collaboration is key here, projects are often complex and critical to the airport operations, involving multiple stakeholders and suppliers. As a senior member of the team, you will be keen to lead by example, share your knowledge and support the development of others.- At MAG, we are passionate about your professional development so you can count on funding for CIPS qualifications and membership as well as support to pursue further development.- What will make you successful in the role?- You’ll have demonstrable procurement experience in a category and contract management environment. Strong negotiation skills are crucial, with an ability to successfully project manage and deliver key negotiations. You’ll have proven experience of running complex tenders and managing supplier contracts. You’ll also have effective relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.- Knowledge of EU procurement methodologies and OJEU legislation would be an advantage but not a necessity.-
**Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments**

We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

**Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity


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