In a nutshell

Are you looking for an opportunity in Procurement within an exciting and dynamic business?

Do you have knowledge of the Airline Catering or Hospitality industries?

In this role, you will lead key core procurement activities, effectively securing the supply of Virgin Atlantic’s Customer requirements and optimising commercial outcomes whilst mitigating risk. You'll influence and challenge key stakeholders and support the business to deliver divisional plans.

Day to day

Conduct detailed analysis of category spend and volume information, & support the Head of Category in the strategic and operational procurement for Catering expenditure

Manage and conduct key core procurement plans and processes to deliver business objectives and commercial gain, including:

- Research and evaluation of options for supply

- Evaluation and selection of suppliers

- Conducting tenders and supplier negotiations

- Providing clear and objective recommendations supported by analysis

- Drafting and executing robust commercial contracts

Develop subject matter expertise in the Customer category, understanding market forces, cost drivers of the market and what motivates suppliers in order to drive the on-going cost effectiveness of the supply of these products and services

Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers globally

Develop and maintain on-going relationships with all relevant stakeholders to influence, shape and support key business requirements.

About you

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in a Business Management area. As an effective communicator with strong influencing ability and negotiation skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain strong and credible relationships with a diverse range of people. You will be comfortable picking up new sourcing initiatives and contracts mid- negotiation. You will be intellectually able to research, assimilate and process complex data from a range of sources, and will have a sound knowledge of contract law, with experience negotiating complex commercial deals with large supplier organisations.

Computer literate and experienced with web-enabled procurement tools you will demonstrate strong organisation skills and be able to work alone or as part of a team, whilst demonstrating a high level of procurement/purchasing experience obtained in supply of services, equipment and maintenance. 

A knowledge of airline procurement and catering is desirable.

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.

The perks

Our pioneering spirit and passion keeps our brand vibrantly alive. That's why we give our people the rewards that they deserve. We have a whole host of benefits in place to help you enjoy life to the full, as well as a world of travel opportunities including up to seven flights a year to a wide range of fabulous Virgin Atlantic global destinations. We also offer a competitive benefits package including pension and private medical schemes, life assurance, child care vouchers and excellent discounts across the Virgin Group of companies. We appreciate that life is busy, so when operationally possible remote working is available.

Be you - our differences make us stronger

Virgin Atlantic and Virgin holidays are equal opportunities employers and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Our aim is to employ people who reflect the diverse nature of society which is why we strive to provide an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated and we can unleash the potential of our brilliant mix of people.

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