easyJet
Procurement Manager - Ground Handling - 12 month FTC
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Procurement Manager - Ground Handling - 12 month FTC
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’ve already been an easyJet customer, you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or iconic 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.
What Makes Us EasyJet?
Our Promise Behaviours – we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming, and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.
Apply 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 commit to being in our Luton head office 3 days 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
- Analyse spend data and conduct market analysis
- Develop strategies for engaging stakeholders and suppliers
- Lead tender processes and design contract templates for new requirements
- Maximise value for easyJet and ensure suppliers align with our vision
- Collaborate with colleagues, provide procurement support and play a pivotal role in Supplier Relationship Management to drive excellence and innovation across the category
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What We’re Looking For
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- A 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
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What You’ll Get in Return
- Up to 20% maximum bonus
- Private Medical Insurance (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 operates on a 40-hour work week. We support hybrid working, expecting 60% of work to be conducted in the office each month.
Reasonable Adjustments
At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects our diverse customer base across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process (e.g., extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations), please contact us at:
We commit to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Business Area
Finance
Primary Location
United Kingdom – London – London Luton Airport
Organisation
Finance
Schedule
Full-time
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