Procurement Manager

Description:

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.

What We’re Looking For
 

• Experience of engineering and maintenance categories within the aviation industry.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
• A formal CIPS qualification is an advantage
• Strong negotiator and influencer with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at a variety of levels.
• Understanding of complex specifications and contract scopes
• Ability to analyse large amounts of detailed financial information accurately
• Experience completing robust competitive sourcing processes including tendering
• Ability to persuade suppliers to improve their offer even with limited leverage
• Open to new ways of doing things and views change as an opportunity
• Understands business and external environment, is cost conscious and considers long-term implications
  
   

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