Job description: Summary
- Based at Manchester or Stansted Airport
- Permanent role
- Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance
- We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
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:
- 6% company contribution pension
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free parking
- Subsidised public transport
- Huge range of company discounts
The role
You will join a dynamic, fast paced, and inclusive Group Procurement and Contracts team, responsible for Procurement activity across Manchester, Stansted, East Midlands Airports and MAG Property.
In this role, you will have responsibility for the end-to-end sourcing process associated with the procurement of goods, services and works across the group. You’ll ensure 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.
You will work with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the appropriate management and administration of third-party contracts and identify opportunities for supplier performance and cost improvements.
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 at least a years’ experience in a similar role, a well as excellent analytical skills, strong commercial awareness and measured approach to decision making. You’ll have an eye for detail, a proactive approach, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Relationships are key and so you’ll be comfortable building relationships with internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers. You will have knowledge of basic contract law and experience of tender processes and relevant OJEU regulations.