MAG (Airports Group)
Procurement Systems Analyst
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Procurement Systems Analyst – Manchester Airport
Summary
- Working within the Group Procurement & Contracts team
- Based at Manchester Airport
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
- Full-time, permanent role
About 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 annually from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 global destinations, our businesses foster global connections while supporting prosperity in the regions where we operate.
Sustainability is central to our values, shaping every aspect of our work. We are committed to environmental protection, community support, and initiatives like:
- Airport and airline decarbonisation programmes
- Comprehensive education, skills, and employment support
- Community engagement (including volunteering opportunities)
At MAG, we believe a first-class customer journey starts with a first-class career journey for colleagues. We foster inclusive environments where people can thrive, offering benefits including:
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- Flexible and generous company pension plan (up to 10% employer contribution, customisable)
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free parking
- Subsidised public transport
- Huge range of company discounts
- 2 volunteering days per year
- Free Virtual GP service (24/7 availability)
- Care Concierge service
About The Role
The Procurement Systems Analyst supports and enhances the procurement systems landscape, with a focus on SAP Ariba upstream and downstream modules.
Key responsibilities include:
- System administration, continuous improvement, and enhancing functionality to meet Group Procurement & Contracts needs
- Collaboration across Procurement, Finance, CoE (Centre of Excellence), and diverse suppliers to support buying route strategy
- Maximising P&C (Procurement & Contracts) systems functionality
- Providing application support and troubleshooting for internal users and suppliers
- Contributing to development of training materials to ensure effective system use
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What Will Make You Successful?
The successful candidate will:
- Have a procurement background and proactive problem-solving skills
- Possess the ability to apply technical know-how to translate procurement needs into system improvements
- Be confident simplifying complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building abilities, working effectively with all levels, including senior management
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proficiency in SAP Ariba upstream and downstream modules
- Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint skills
- Flexible, adaptable mindset for clear, concise communication
Helpful but Not Essential:
- Experience in data and reporting
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