Lead Procurement Manager - Commercial

easyJet; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20% bonus

7% pension contributions

Medical cash plan

Staff travel benefits

25 days leave + bank holidays

Holiday credit towards easyJet holiday

Flexible benefits

Job summary

easyJet, based in the UK, is seeking a Lead Procurement Manager – Commercial to drive spend management across Commercial and related functions, with a focus on the Inflight Retail programme and Distribution. You will work closely with the Commercial Leadership team, handling a portfolio of supplier relationships and strategic procurement initiatives.

The role is hybrid with 60% office time in Luton; opportunities include up to a 20% bonus, 7% pension contributions, medical cash plan and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in commercial procurement and category management.
• Proven ability to lead complex procurement activities and negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend and market data to inform procurement strategy.
• Develop stakeholder and supplier engagement plans.
• Lead end-to-end tender processes and contract drafting.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure value and performance.
• Partner with Commercial team to support strategic objectives.
• Support supplier relationship management and policy compliance.
• Negotiate terms to minimise risk and maximise value.
• Drive cost reduction and category planning across spend areas.

Skills

Commercial procurement

Category management

Stakeholder management

Tender processes

Supplier relationship management

Revenue partnerships

Job 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 proven commercial procurement and category management experience
• Enjoy leading large, complex procurement activities and negotiations
• Are passionate about driving value and cost savings from the supply chain
• Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week

THE TEAM

The Procurement Team at easyJet manages a significant proportion of our external spend, covering Operations, Commercial, Customer & Marketing, Business, Corporate, Finance, People, Fuel and IT functions. We work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver best‑in‑class procurement support and drive value for easyJet.

THE ROLE

As Lead Procurement Manager – Commercial, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Commercial and Corporate functions, with a particular focus on the Inflight Retail programme and Distribution. You will work closely with the Commercial Leadership team, managing a portfolio of spend across Commercial and other related areas.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Completing spend and market analysis to inform procurement strategy
• Developing stakeholder and supplier engagement plans
• Leading full tender processes, including drafting templates for new and renewed contracts
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure best value and performance
• Acting as a proactive business partner to the Commercial team, providing procurement support and advice to achieve strategic objectives
• Supporting the management of supplier relationships and ensuring adherence to procurement policy and supplier management frameworks
• Delivering best‑in‑class contract terms and minimising risk in the supply base
• Improving supplier service and performance, and raising the profile of procurement within the business
• Reducing cost base for allocated categories and driving proactive business partnering and category planning

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrable experience in commercial procurement and category management
• Proven ability to lead complex procurement activities and challenging negotiations
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels
• Strategic thinker with the ability to understand market dynamics and create innovative solutions
• Experience in managing end‑to‑end tender processes and understanding complex contract scopes
• Strong business acumen and determination to deliver results
• Understanding of revenue and how third‑party contracts support revenue improvement, including new revenue streams and ROI
• Experience in leading procurement activities for revenue partnerships is an advantage
• Self‑starter with drive, tenacity, and the ability to hit the ground running

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

PRACTICALITIES

This full‑time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per 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.

Job Details

Primary Location: United Kingdom‑London‑London Luton Airport

Schedule: Full‑time

Unposting Date: Ongoing