Fleet Planning and Procurement Manager

easyJet; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major low-cost airline in Luton is seeking a Fleet Planning and Procurement Manager to oversee fleet management and procurement negotiations. The role requires strong project management and negotiation skills, preferably with a degree in a related field. Key responsibilities include managing the aircraft fleet plan and interfacing with major suppliers. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits, including bonuses and travel perks.

Benefits

Up to 20% bonus

PMI and pension contributions > 7%

Excellent staff travel benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual holiday credit

Various flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet planning or aircraft/engine procurement.
• Strong project management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support management of the aircraft fleet plan.
• Lead procurement negotiations and contract management.
• Interface with major suppliers on technical discussions.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

University degree in technical, finance, or commercial domain

Job description

Fleet Planning and Procurement Manager
Luton (Hybrid – 60% in office)
Full time, 40 hours per week

Intro

We are easyJet – a FTSE 100 listed, multi billion pound low cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every year. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know there’s no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe. We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ over 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll help 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 fleet planning, aircraft/engine or other high value asset procurement, commercial negotiation, engineering, finance/modelling, or complex project delivery
• Enjoy working with high value contracts, major suppliers, and cross functional stakeholders
• Thrive in a fast paced, high visibility environment where no two days look the same
• Work well under your own steam, have high energy and resilience levels and a desire to both challenge and learn
• Can be in our fantastic Luton head office at least three days per week

The Team

The Fleet Planning and Procurement team is a small, high impact group of three specialists at the heart of easyJet’s strategic decision making. Reporting into the Director of Strategy, Network and Fleet, the team translates strategic opportunities into a robust aircraft fleet plan and leads best in class procurement activity for aircraft, engines and auxiliary power units. We work closely with the senior management and across easyJet's Strategy, Network, Engineering, Flight Operations, Customer, Finance, Treasury and Legal teams and major global suppliers such as Airbus, CFM and Honeywell. The team’s work shapes the future of the airline and plays a central role in supplier relationships, long term planning and major investment decisions.

The Role

As Fleet Planning and Procurement Manager, you’ll play a key role in both the planning and procurement sides of the function. You will:

• Support the day to day population and management of the aircraft fleet plan
• Develop and enhance tools and models that support fleet decision making
• Interface directly with major suppliers on linefit selections, retrofit projects and technical discussions
• Lead high value, high complexity procurement negotiations and contract management
• Build, present and defend complex business cases to senior stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for dry and wet lease aircraft and support lease negotiations with Treasury
• Lead your own projects while supporting the Senior Manager and Head of Fleet on larger projects
• Champion continuous improvement, efficiency, risk reduction and sustainability in fleet decisions

This is a role with significant visibility, responsibility and variety – ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems and influencing major strategic outcomes.

We’d love to hear from you if you bring:

• Strong project management, communication and negotiation skills
• A proactive, self starter approach to problem solving
• The ability to manage internal and external stakeholders with clarity and confidence
• Excellent attention to detail, especially when working with large, complex contracts
• A university degree (ideally in a technical, finance or commercial/contractual domain)
• Experience in one or more of:
  • Contracts and negotiations
  • Technical/engineering environments
  • Finance, modelling or analytical roles
• The ability to learn quickly and build strong relationships
• Aviation experience is helpful but not essential – curiosity, drive and the ability to deliver value matter most

What you’ll get in return

• Up to 20% maximum bonus
• PMI > 7% pension contributions
• Excellent staff travel benefits
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
• Various flexible benefits and extras

Practicalities

This full time role is based in Luton and is 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and spend around 60% of our time each 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 [e-mail]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.