Procurement Manager - Operations

Job Description - Procurement Manager - Operations (16015)

Job Description

Procurement Manager - Operations ( 16015 )

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

PROCUREMENT MANAGER (Fixed-Term Contract)

Initial Procurement Category: Operations

COMPANY

When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record. Join us and you'll be able to play a big part in the success of our highly successful, fast-paced business that opens up Europe so people can exercise their get-up-and-go. With over 300 aircraft flying over 1000 routes to more than 35 countries, we're the UK's largest airline, the fourth largest in Europe and the tenth largest in the world. Flying over 90 million passengers a year, we employ over 16,000 people. Its big-scale stuff and we're still growing.

TEAM

The Procurement Team manage a significant proportion of the total easyJet external spend and revenue which amounts to over £3 billion per annum, covering Customer, Operations including Engineering and Maintenance, Fuel and Ground Handling, Commercial, Business, Corporate, Finance, People and IT functions.

CATEGORY FOCUS

As a company with over £6 billion in annual revenue and £billions worth of assets on our balance sheet, we need a Finance team that is deeply embedded within our organisation to keep us on track for further growth. Positive, inclusive, driven by purpose, ready to meet problems head on, and united. That's our 'Orange Spirit', and you'll see it in abundance within Finance.

The easyJet Procurement Team manages a substantial share of the company's £1 billion external expenditures across various departments. As a Procurement Manager within the Operations Procurement team, your primary role revolves around services related to Ground Handling and Aircraft Appearance.

You will support a dynamic portfolio, creating an exciting Procurement Category Plan. This journey will involves analysing spend data and conducting market analysis, developing engaging compelling strategies for engaging stakeholder and suppliers, leading tender processes, and designing templates for contracts and new requirements. All of these efforts are geared towards maximising the value we derive for easyJet.

But there's more! You will work in close collaboration with your colleagues, contributing to the driving force behind this category, providing unwavering procurement support and playing a pivotal role in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to align strategic partners with easyJet's vision. This role is energised and purpose-driven, making you the driving force for our pursuit of excellence and innovation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Requirements of the Role

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

Strategic thinker: Ability to understand market dynamics & create innovative solutions / category plans>Keen Relationship Management: Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at a variety of levels (incl CEO).>Ability to understand complex specifications and contract scopes>Ability to analyse detailed financial and general management information >Ability to review and mark up contracts>Displays determination and drive, with a tenacity to deliver to the bottom line>The ability to influence and challenge at a senior management level>Excellent problem-solving skills>Tender Process - ability to complete end to end robust competitive tender process>Ground Handling and/or Airline procurement experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

Strategic thinker: Ability to understand market dynamics & create innovative solutions / category plans>Keen Relationship Management: Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at a variety of levels (incl CEO).>Ability to understand complex specifications and contract scopes>Ability to analyse detailed financial and general management information >Ability to review and mark up contracts>Displays determination and drive, with a tenacity to deliver to the bottom line>The ability to influence and challenge at a senior management level>Excellent problem-solving skills>Tender Process - ability to complete end to end robust competitive tender process>Ground Handling and/or Airline procurement experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

What you'll get in return
Competitive base salary
Up to 20% bonus
25 days holiday
BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
7% pension
Life Assurance
Flexible benefits package
Excellent staff travel benefits

LOCATION & HOURS OF WORK
This full-time role will be based in Luton (Hybrid/remote working options available) and will be 40 hours per week.

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Complete your application on our careers site.

We encourage individuality, empower our people to seize the initiative, and never stop learning. We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.

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Business Area

Business Area Procurement

Primary Location