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.
What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours – we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.
READ ON IF YOU
Have proven commercial procurement and category management experience
Enjoy leading large, complex procurement activities and negotiations
Are passionate about driving value and cost savings from the supply chain
Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week
THE TEAM
The Procurement Team at easyJet manages a significant proportion of our external spend, covering Operations, Commercial, Customer & Marketing, Business, Corporate, Finance, People, Fuel and IT functions. We work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver best-in-class procurement support and drive value for easyJet.
THE ROLE
As Lead Procurement Manager – Commercial, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Commercial and Corporate functions, with a particular focus on the Inflight Retail programme and Distribution. You will work closely with the Commercial Leadership team, managing a portfolio of spend across Commercial and other related areas.
Your responsibilities will include:
Completing spend and market analysis to inform procurement strategy
Developing stakeholder and supplier engagement plans
Leading full tender processes, including drafting templates for new and renewed contracts
Managing supplier relationships to ensure best value and performance
Acting as a proactive business partner to the Commercial team, providing procurement support and advice to achieve strategic objectives
Supporting the management of supplier relationships and ensuring adherence to procurement policy and supplier management frameworks
Delivering best-in-class contract terms and minimising risk in the supply base
Improving supplier service and performance, and raising the profile of procurement within the business
Reducing cost base for allocated categories and driving proactive business partnering and category planning
Requirements of the Role
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Demonstrable experience in commercial procurement and category management
Proven ability to lead complex procurement activities and challenging negotiations
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels
Strategic thinker with the ability to understand market dynamics and create innovative solutions
Experience in managing end-to-end tender processes and understanding complex contract scopes
Strong business acumen and determination to deliver results
Understanding of revenue and how third-party contracts support revenue improvement, including new revenue streams and ROI
Experience in leading procurement activities for revenue partnerships is an advantage
Self-starter with drive, tenacity, and the ability to hit the ground running
WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN
Up to 20% maximum bonus
7% pension contributions
Medical Cash Plan
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 [email protected]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.
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