Buyer

Summary

· Buyer
· Permanent role
· Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance 
· Based at Manchester Airport

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.
 
Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.
 
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 also have access to some great benefits including:
 
•    Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
•    24 days holiday plus bank holidays
•    Free parking
•    Subsidised public transport
•    Huge range of company discounts
•    Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
•    Care Concierge service
•    Two volunteering days per year

The role

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven individual to join our Group Procurement and Contracts team in a key delivery role. Operating within the Group Business Services Category covering both technology and professional services, the successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure best value is achieved through effective sourcing and contract management.

This role requires strong commercial acumen and the ability to lead procurement exercises aligned with strategic and performance objectives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to driving continuous improvement across procurement activities. 

Travel between different MAG airport locations may be required for this role.

What will make you successful in the role?

The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of basic contract law, with hands-on experience in contract formation and administration. They will be familiar with tendering processes and ideally the Procurement Act 2023.
Strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and a measured approach to decision-making are essential to ensure best value procurement.

The role requires experience in cost and price analysis, along with the ability to evaluate tender responses effectively. 
Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills, with a proven track record of working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. 

Excel skills are preferred, alongside intermediate proficiency in PowerPoint and Word. Holding an MCIPS or equivalent commercial qualification, or a willingness to work towards one, will be considered advantageous but not essential.