Procurement Manager – 12 months Fixed Term Contract

We are easyJet – a FTSE listed, multi-billion pound low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange) travel brand in Europe.
We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.
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Read on if you

>      Have experience in procurement, category management, or supplier relationship management

>      Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are key

>      Can be in our Luton head office 3 x per week

The Team

The easyJet Procurement Team manages a substantial share of the company’s external expenditures across various departments. As part of the Operations Procurement team, you will focus on services related to Ground Handling and Aircraft Appearance, working closely with colleagues to drive value and innovation.

The Role
As Procurement Manager, you will support a dynamic portfolio and help create an exciting Procurement Category Plan. You will analyse spend data, conduct market analysis, develop strategies for engaging stakeholders and suppliers, lead tender processes, and design templates for contracts and new requirements. Your efforts will maximise value for easyJet and ensure our suppliers align with our vision.
You will collaborate with colleagues, provide procurement support, and play a pivotal role in Supplier Relationship Management to drive excellence and innovation across the category.

What we’re looking for

>      Strong negotiation and influencing skills

>      Strategic thinker with the ability to understand market dynamics and create innovative solutions and category plans

>      Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership

>      Experience in understanding complex specifications and contract scopes

>      Financial acumen with the ability to analyse detailed financial and management information

>      Determination, tenacity, and a drive to deliver results

>      Ability to influence and challenge at a senior management level

>      Excellent problem-solving skills

>      Experience managing end-to-end competitive tender processes

>      Prior experience in Ground Handling and/or Airline procurement is advantageous but not essential

>      Comfortable working in a dynamic and ambiguous environment, open to new ways of working, and able to influence others to support change

>      Commercial awareness and understanding of high-volume, low-cost, low-margin business models

>      Focused on delivering results, supporting team goals, and exceeding customer and shareholder expectations

>      Confident communicator who builds positive relationships and works effectively with others

What you’ll get in return

>      Up to 20% maximum bonus

>      PMI

>      7% pension contributions

>      Excellent staff travel benefits

>      25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

>      Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday

>      Various flexible benefits and extras

Practicalities

This full-time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office.

Reasonable Adjustments

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

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