Aviation Fuel, Ops & Cargo Procurement Specialist

TUI; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Discretionary bonus schemes

Generous travel benefits

Health & well-being support

Job summary

TUI Cruises GmbH is seeking a Specialist of Fuel, Ops & Cargo, Supplier Management & Procurement to become a subject matter expert while managing small to medium value projects and agreements across aviation contracts. You will work flexibly across categories to optimize value for TUI Airline’s operations, driving savings and supplier performance.

The role emphasizes end-to-end procurement, contract management, and stakeholder negotiation with international suppliers, plus regular business

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience.
• CIPS qualification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong English; additional languages a plus.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement processes with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build subject matter expertise in fuel, operations and cargo to identify savings opportunities.
• Manage procurement for medium to high value projects and lead negotiations with stakeholders.
• Oversee contracts throughout their lifecycle and ensure systems reflect negotiations.
• Manage escalated contractual claims and develop long-term supplier relationships.
• Oversee aviation fuel supply assurance and monitor regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Negotiation

English language proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree

CIPS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As our Specialist of Fuel, Ops & Cargo, Supplier Management & Procurement, you'll become a subject matter expert in these areas while managing small to medium value projects and agreements throughout their lifecycle, working flexibly across categories to optimize value in TUI Airline's aviation contracts.

The role will be published until 20th October

ABOUT OUR OFFER

Personal benefits: Attractive remuneration, discretionary bonus schemes, generous travel benefits, extensive health & well-being support, and more.
Flexible working: Work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with a dynamic working environment.
A career to shape: Access the TUI Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions.
Broaden your network: We champion intercultural collaboration and provide opportunities to work on global projects and teams
Community: Get involved with incredible local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• You'll build subject matter expertise in fuel, operations and cargo, obtaining market intelligence and analyzing developments to identify savings opportunities while reviewing supplier quality and performance to contribute to category strategy.
• You'll manage the procurement process for medium to high value projects, leading negotiations with operational stakeholders while evaluating requests and challenging suppliers to provide innovative solutions.
• You'll oversee medium-to-high value contracts throughout their lifecycle, providing guidance on contractual matters while ensuring SM&P negotiations and contracts are reflected in relevant systems.
• You'll manage escalated contractual claims and disputes, developing long-term supplier relationships through regular performance reviews and analysis of operational risks based on market intelligence.
• You'll manage aviation fuel supply assurance and monitor regulatory compliance, supporting sustainable aviation fuel reporting and certification while overseeing the realization of emissions-related claims.
• You'll develop internal and external networks across SM&P, TUI Airline colleagues and suppliers, ensuring optimal outcomes while undertaking business travel for meetings and supplier visits as work is something you do, not somewhere you go.

ABOUT YOU

• You have a relevant undergraduate degree, a CIPS qualification or equivalent professional experience with proven experience in managing end-to-end procurement processes and coordinating inputs from different stakeholders.
• You're highly proficient in English with knowledge of other languages being desirable, and possess a commercial mindset that continually evaluates costs and benefits.
• You have solid numeric and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail, including high proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex data analysis.
• You possess the ability to identify issues and key drivers through sound analysis and commercial acumen, challenging assumptions and thinking creatively to deliver innovative solutions.
• You're skilled in analyzing and managing contracts with effective communication and reporting abilities to tailor messaging for different stakeholders across multiple countries.
• You're capable of managing multiple projects with conflicting priorities to tight deadlines, able to develop networks throughout the business and industry while maintaining a 'can-do' attitude and working effectively under pressure.

From a workplace to a place to belong. At TUI we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and impairments so if you require any support, please do let us know.

SECURITY CLEARANCE STATEMENT

Safety and security are top priorities for us, so all job offers require successful completion of security checks before you can start. The specific requirements, timelines, and processes vary by country and may include professional references, criminal record checks for countries where you’ve recently lived, and any additional documentation required by local regulations, some of which may involve a cost depending on your location. We’ll guide you through every step of the process. Your official start date will only be confirmed once all required checks have been completed and cleared, as employment can only begin after these requirements are satisfactorily met.