Summary

Buyer – Group Procurement & Contracts

• Based at any of our airports (Manchester Airport, East Midlands Airport, London Stansted Airport)
• Permeant 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
• 25 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 implement procurement strategies across a diverse portfolio of assets to support Airport operations including Security equipment, Facility Management and Baggage Systems. You will support complex sourcing projects and ensure effective contract management. 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.

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 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.

Whilst procurement experience in category and contract management environment would be an advantage, we’d be keen to hear from candidates with other commercial and/or contract experience.

Did you know that some demographics may be less likely to apply to job adverts than others?  For example, women are likely to apply only if they fit all the skills listed.  If you’re reading this and perhaps don’t tick every skill, please still get in touch.  We’d love to hear from you. 

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com

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