easyJet
Procurement Manager - Ground Handling - 12 month FTC
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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 year. If you’ve already been an easyJet customer, you’ll know our airline is no less than iconic (or Orange) throughout Europe.
We fly 1,207+ routes across 38 countries, employ 18,000+ colleagues, and remain steadfast in our mission: making low-cost travel easy. Whether supporting customers through Europe’s best airline network, delivering great value fares, or upholding our reputation for friendly service, your role will play a key part.
What Makes easyJet Unique?
Our success comes down to our Promise Behaviours—embodying Safety, Boldness, Warmth, and a Challenging Spirit, all uniting under One Spirit, One easyJet.
Is This Role Right for You?
Apply if you:
- Have experience in procurement, category management, or supplier relationship management
- thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on innovation
- can commit to being in our Luton office 3 days a week
The Team
The easyJet Procurement Team handles a substantial portion of the company’s external spend. As part of the Operations Procurement Team, you’ll specialise in Ground Handling and Aircraft Appearance, driving value and engagement across categories while aligning suppliers with our vision.
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The Role
As Procurement Manager, your responsibilities include:
- Leading the Procurement Category Plan and driving analytics, strategies, and innovation in your area
- Partnering with stakeholders and suppliers to maximise value and foster growth
- Managing tender processes, developing standardised contracts, and refining procurement templates
- Collaborating across teams to supercharge vendor relationships, ensuring seamless execution and SMAC (Supplier Management Agreement Compliance)
What We’re Looking For
We’re searching for a strategic procurement professional who can contribute:
- Stellar negotiation and stakeholder influence—building conviction and fostering Best for Money policies internally
- Ability to analyse market dynamics and design forward-thinking category plans
- Comfortable working with senior leadership (e.g., Captain, Toolbox, or formulated team-level changes)
- Legal and compliance acumen – understanding complex contracts, tender briefs, and business law
- Financial analysis skills for spending reviews, budget management, and cost-saving insights
- A drive to improve processes and repeat benefits with unwavering tenacity
- Experience in competitive procurement processes (DFM, Competitive Debriefings, etc.)
- Advantageous: Prior exposure to airlines, ground-handling suppliers, or supplier management teams
- Agility to thrive in a fast, dynamic, and unstructured environment, influencing upwards and across teams towards better outcomes
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What You’ll Receive
We reward excellence with:
- Up to 20% annual bonus
- Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Career growth opportunities backed by 7% pension contributions
- Unrivalled staff benefits, including business class loans and free access to haulage hubs
- Annual easyJet holiday credit along with 25 days of leave
- Passion-packed social and networking events for employees
Working Arrangements
This full-time (40-hour week) role is based in Luton. While hybrid working is supported, the requirement is 60% office presence per month.
Reasonable Adjustments
We believe inclusivity drives success. easyJet proudly welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
For tailored support—such as adaptable interview formats, braille documents, or extra time in assessments—please contact us at ma.recruitment@easyjet.com.
Working with us means embracing change, collaboration, and a shared spirit – no matter your background.
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