Procurement Transformation Lead at International… · London

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 roleLead the end-to-end strategic sourcing process for IT services

· Execute category strategies that align with business objectives and drive cost savings, supplier performance, and innovation.

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders across IAG Group companies to define specifications and sourcing approaches.

· Negotiate commercial terms and draft contracts in coordination with legal teams, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

· Support global procurement coverage across the IT services category, focusing on cash improvement, supply base rationalization, and e-sourcing adoption.

· Ensure all sourcing activities are aligned with IAG Transform’s governance standards and sustainability goals.

Your responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes for IT services, 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

• Minimum 3–4 years’ experience in strategic (category) procurement, ideally within IT services or IT consultancy.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage complex sourcing projects in a matrixed organization.
• Strong contract drafting and commercial acumen, with knowledge of key clauses and risk mitigation strategies.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with e-sourcing tools and CLM platforms (e.g., Icertis).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and work in a multi-site/location environment.

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