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 role
Reporting to the Head of Category, this role is responsible for supporting the definition and execution of sourcing strategies across Aircraft Interiors within the MRO category. The role will drive cost efficiency, supply resilience, and service performance, while ensuring alignment with operational requirements and broader business objectives.
This position requires a combination of procurement capability, technical understanding, and working knowledge of Aircraft Interiors with a focus on aircraft seating and In-Flight Entertainment and In-Flight Connectivity. The successful candidate must be able to operate credibly with internal stakeholders across multiple operating companies and external suppliers.
Your responsibilities
Lead and support strategic sourcing initiatives acrossAircraft Interiorswithin the MRO category, ensuring alignment with governance requirements and IAGTransformpolicies.
Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including tendering, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and implementation.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring delivery, quality, cost, and performance objectives are achieved.
Lead commercial management of key suppliers, with a focus on value creation, service improvement, and long-term category performance.
Work closely with internal stakeholders across procurement, engineering,customer, and finance to ensure sourcing strategies reflect business needs.
Identify and deliver cost reduction and value improvement opportunities through market analysis, benchmarking, and data-driven negotiation.
Proactively assess and manage supplier risk, including operational, financial, contractual, and reputational exposure.
Support the resolution of commercial disputes and contractual issues, ensuring business interests are protected.
Deliver complex sourcing projects within demanding timelines and across multiple stakeholders and locations.
Maintain awareness of market developments, supplier capability, and trends within theAircraft Interiors, Aircraft Seatingand IFE&Cenvironment.
Your skills, experience and qualifications
Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Economics, or another relevant discipline closely aligned to the role.
5 to 10 years of relevant experience in procurement, technical, or category management roles, with a strong preference for experience gained within aviation, aerospace, airline,orOEM environments.
Strong understanding of theAircraft Interiors environment, including the commercial,technical,and supplier performance.
Demonstrated procurement experience in complex categories, including sourcing strategy, contract negotiation, supplier management, and costoptimisation
Candidates must bring either strong procurement experience supported by technical credibility, or strong technical experience with clear exposure to procurement and commercial activities.
Proven ability to operate effectively in large, complex, and internationalorganisations
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to assess total cost, valuelevers, contractual risk, and business impact.
Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing cross-functional decision-making in fast-paced environments.
Strong contract management, negotiation, and dispute resolution capability.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Fluency in English required(Spanish desirable)
Flexibility to travel and work across multiple locations as required.
Pleasenote:candidates without relevantaeronauticalindustry understanding and either strong procurement orcommercialexperiencealigned with this positionwill not be considered.
Our Benefits include:-
Highly competitive salary
Competitive Annual Incentive Scheme
LinkedIn Learning Platform
Comprehensive health insurance
Life Cover
Generous pension plan
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
IAG Transform is a company within the parent company of International Airlines Group (IAG), playing a critical role in driving transformation across IAG and the wider aviation industry.
This isn’t about incremental improvement—it’s about setting new standards for our business, our travellers, and the world.
We work seamlessly across disciplines, fostering cross-pollination of ideas, data-driven decision-making, strategic supplier partnerships, robust technology, and continued leadership in AI and innovation. By partnering closely with our airline brands, we help deliver business plans, support strategic decisions, and unlock opportunities across procurement, innovation, technology, and transformation. This is about more than modernisation—it’s about shaping the future of our industry.
As a data‑driven, digitally enabled organisation, we believe in getting things done, making things simple, focusing on value, working together, and realising our full potential. These principles guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we deliver impact at scale.
We are based in London, UK, with a presence in Dublin, Madrid, Barcelona and Kraków.
To find out more about IAG Transform, please visit the website below.
