Senior Buyer with Spanish

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

Location: London/Barcelona

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Buyer to lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing process across various general and indirect categories within IAG Transform.

This role is pivotal in executing category strategies that drive significant value, innovation, and risk mitigation across the organization, working closely with stakeholders across the wider IAG Group companies (OpCos).

Your responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes for indirect categories, including RFP development, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting.
• Implement category strategies aligned with business goals, focusing on cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and innovation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across OpCos to define specifications, align sourcing strategies, and ensure business needs are met.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing market insights and procurement expertise.
• Draft and negotiate contracts using IAG Transform templates and coordinate with legal teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

Your skills, experience and qualifications

• English fluent, Spanish fluent.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail and ability to work independently;
• Project management experience welcome;
• Self-starter attitude, good interpersonal skills is a must;
• Familiarity with Airline Industry, specifically Distribution, NDC Standards, Modern Airline Retailing or Revenue Management would be beneficial.
• To be actively following new airline trends combined with keeping in the loop regarding aviation related digital developments.

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