Contract Manager - Sustainability & Carbon

Heathrow; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Introduction

Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers, while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability. At Heathrow, you can be part of this – providing solutions that make every journey better for millions each year. That means ensuring we meet the changing needs of the passengers, colleagues and partners who use our airport to work, travel, trade, shop, eat, explore and connect. Our Solutions team covers project management, process improvement, business change, technology, cyber defence, masterplanning, infrastructure and procurement. It brings together people with the skills to deliver prestigious and often large-scale projects, from transforming terminals to making big reductions in our carbon emissions.

Every day will test your skills and give you the opportunity to make your mark. You might be working with the technology and data that power our city within a city, driving vital commercial agreements with everyone from retailers to airlines, or improving the unique infrastructure that includes everything from 200 buildings to 250 HV substations. It’s a collaborative environment, where you can rely on the support of the experts around you as you take on projects you’ll both take pride in and feel passionate about.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Procurement professional to join our team with responsibility for managing procurement activities relating to our Carbon and Sustainability work. You will support our team in achieving our ambitious sustainability target of reaching Net Zero by 2050, making Heathrow a great place to live and work.

Managing multiple, concurrent projects in a fast-paced and dynamic category, you’ll manage the sourcing, procurement, contract assurance, implementation and post-contract management activities. You’ll support the creation and delivery of pre-contracting strategies, supplier negotiations, drafting and executing Goods & Services Framework Agreements, Work Packages and Standalone Agreements; making contractual amendments and supporting the Procurement governance process.

You will co-ordinate end-to-end procurement management with a focus on Supplier Relationship Management and Sustainability. Working closely with business stakeholders, you’ll drive value for Heathrow to maximise delivery, minimise risk, delivery of benefits to the organisation through cost saving, fostering supplier relationships and improved operations.

Your role will involve

• Owning the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including owning the Supplier Relationship Management process for key stakeholders
• Delivery of robust contractual documentation including drafting and negotiation
• Maintaining well-informed effective category plans and developing strategies which will be presented to relevant senior stakeholders, using creative commercial models, market leading technology and trends that will drive regulatory compliance and a competitive edge for the business
• Executing sourcing activity in line with Heathrow governance procedures, driving best in class behaviours
• Maintaining established processes for supplier management, claims management, benefits and savings and continuous improvement targets whilst meeting all contract, regulatory, risk-reward and exit strategy requirements

These Skills Are Essential

• Evidence of working in a similar procurement role with responsibilities spanning both pre and post contract
• Proven experience in a variety of Procurement and Contracting models and environments using a range of reimbursement models
• Aptitude for delivering multiple projects to meet business affordability targets and achievement of Key Performance Indicators through strong Supplier & Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Demonstrable Contract and Supplier Relationship Management experience

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience with contractual documentation including bespoke contracts, NEC based or similar industry standard contracts and relevant negotiation and drafting
• Working towards professional qualifications e.g. CIPS or willingness to commit to pursuing development and training

About Us

There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.

Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.

Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there’s no place like Heathrow.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we’ll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you’ll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

Working Location

Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Sustainable Travel to work

Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.