easyJet
Lead Procurement Manager - Commercial
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Lead Procurement Manager – Commercial
We are easyJet – a FTSE listed, multi-billion-pound low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every year. If you’ve experienced easyJet, you’ve encountered Europe’s most iconic (and orange) travel brand, connecting 38 countries across over 1,207 routes.
About the Role
We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy and impactful. This role focuses on procurement within the Commercial and Corporate functions, with a key emphasis on the Inflight Retail programme and Distribution. As the Lead Procurement Manager – Commercial, you’ll ensure economic and efficient operations behind easyJet’s greatest asset: your customers.
Only apply if you… ✅ Have proven expertise in commercial procurement and category management ✅ Enjoy leading large, complex procurement activities and negotiations ✅ Are passionate about supply chain cost savings and value delivery ✅ Can be based in the Luton head office 3 days per week
The Team
Our Procurement Team oversees external spend across Operations, Commercial, Customer & Marketing, Business, Corporate, Finance, People, Fuel, and IT. We deliver cutting-edge procurement strategies and align with stakeholders to drive value within easyJet.
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Your Responsibilities
- Conduct spend and market analyses to define procurement strategy
- Develop stakeholder & supplier engagement plans
- Design templates for new and renewed contracts
- Lead full tender processes, ensuring compliance
- Act as a proactive business partner for the Commercial team, advising on procurement strategies
- Manage client relationships and ensure alignment with procurement policies and frameworks
- Secure best-in-class contract terms while minimizing supply chain risk
- Drive cost reduction through strategic category planning and business partnering
Requirements
✔ Demonstrable experience in commercial procurement and category management ✔ Proven success in leading complex procurement projects and negotiations ✔ Strong stakeholder management across multiple levels ✔ Strategic thinking to analyze market trends and create innovative solutions ✔ Experience managing end-to-end tenders and contract scopes ✔ Business acumen and commitment to delivering measurable results ✔ Understanding of revenue streams, particularly how third-party contracts drive revenue and ROI ✔ Preferred: Previous experience in revenue-generating procurement partnerships
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Benefits
- Up to 20% maximum bonus
- 7% pension contributions
- Medical Cash Plan
- Lifetime student loan repurchase
- Excellent travel benefits for staff
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Annual credit for an easyJet holiday
- Flexible benefits, including childcare
Practicalities
- Full-time, 40-hour week, based in Luton
- Hybrid working with 60% office presence per month
Reasonable Adjustments & Commitment to Inclusivity
At easyJet, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you need adjustments (e.g., extended assessment time, accessible interviews) during the process, please contact ma.recruitment@easyjet.com.
Location: London Luton Airport, UK ✈️ Operating Hours: Full-time, Hybrid
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