This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else
As the Supplier Manager you will have a unique opportunity to give to the success of the recruitment team by creating and leading effective supplier and contractor relationships, optimizing cost effectiveness, and ensuring high-quality recruitment outcomes through strategic management and governance processes.
You will be responsible for ensuring that costs are controlled effectively while maintaining high-quality recruitment outcomes. Running all recruitment supplier agreements and contracts in line with Service Level Agreements, you will regularly monitor and review performance on regular basis, proactively making recommendations for continued performance improvement initiatives.
To be successful in this role you will need to be able to quickly establish strong and effective stakeholder relationships internally as well as with our suppliers to ensure robust operational delivery often within tight timescales.
About you:
- You have strong supplier management skills with the ability to manage multiple suppliers using situational leadership approaches.
- Problem solver, finding solutions to unblock issues and meet requirements.
- Resilient with the ability to prioritise your workload based on business needs.
- Works collaboratively establishing strong relationships quickly to enable effective supplier management.
- Consistent record of prioritising work, performing under pressure, and meeting tight deadlines.
- Strong influencing skills with the ability to effectively challenge and influence senior leaders.
Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold thinker, you will be in your element at British Airways.
Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.
Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at British Airways. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities