Procurement Manager - Engineering and Maintenance(16856)
Description
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 experience in procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier management within engineering and maintenance of an airline or airline supplier (essential)
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, delivering commercial value, and building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
- Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week
THE TEAM
The Procurement Team manages a significant proportion of easyJet’s external spend and revenue, amounting to over £3 billion per annum. This covers Customer, Operations including Engineering and Maintenance, Fuel and Ground Handling, Commercial, Business, Corporate, Finance, People and IT functions. You’ll join a team that is central to easyJet’s continued growth and success.
THE ROLE
As Procurement Manager, you’ll focus initially on the Engineering & Maintenance category, reporting to the Lead Procurement Manager (E&M). You’ll be responsible for sourcing heavy and light base maintenance, line maintenance, spares components, powerplant and airframe requirements across all easyJet locations.
You’ll deliver the Procurement Category Plan, complete spend and market analysis, engage stakeholders and suppliers, and drive value through end-to-end tender processes. You’ll actively seek opportunities to deliver cost savings, ensure robust contractual coverage, and maintain accurate records of contracts and suppliers.
You’ll manage supplier relationships at account manager level, promote great supplier relationship management, and support business partners in resolving supplier issues. You’ll continually learn about industry developments to keep the Category Strategy progressive and meaningful.
Business Area
Finance
Primary Location
United Kingdom-London-London Luton Airport
Organisation
Finance
Schedule
Full-time
Unposting Date
Ongoing