Procurement Business Partner- Category Manager - London Luton Airport

Page Personnel; Luton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Business Partner-Category Manager at London Luton Airport. The successful candidate will lead end-to-end procurement for various categories, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive cost savings. This role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000 and fantastic benefits including annual leave, private medical insurance, and access to an on-site gym. Join a forward-thinking team shaping the future of procurement at a rapidly growing airport.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Profit Share Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Retail Discounts

On-site Gym

Quarterly Incentives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement for various categories (IT, Airport operations, Construction).
• Strong understanding of the procurement lifecycle and contract management.
• Excellent analytical skills with experience in spend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity across the assigned category.
• Deliver lifecycle procurement from strategy to supplier management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing plans with business needs.

Skills

Procurement experience in Corporate services

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Education

MCIPS or working towards it

Job description

About Our Client

Join London Luton Airport at a time of exciting transformation. We're recruiting Procurement Business Partners across several key areas—Corporate Services, Airport Operations, Construction & Engineering, and Commercials to help shape the future of procurement at one of the UK's fastest‑growing airports.

Job Description

As a Procurement Business Partner‑Category Manager, you'll lead end‑to‑end procurement activity across your assigned category, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver best value, ensure compliance, and support strategic goals. Whether you're managing contracts for IT systems, facilities services, infrastructure projects, or commercial concessions, this is a chance to make a real impact in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle procurement: strategy, tendering, evaluation, award, and supplier management
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing plans with business needs
• Prepare tender documentation and support supplier evaluations and negotiations
• Monitor contract performance, KPIs, and ensure service delivery standards
• Maintain contract registers and manage renewals, risks, and compliance
• Provide spend analysis and supplier performance reporting
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and process improvement
• Support market engagement and benchmarking across relevant categories

The Successful Applicant

As a Procurement Business Partner‑Category Manager, you'll lead end‑to‑end procurement activity across your assigned category (you will lead on one of the categories below).

• Procurement experience in one or more of the following areas: Corporate services (IT, HR, legal, finance); Airport operations (cleaning, security, waste, facilities); Construction & engineering (capital projects, infrastructure); Commercial concessions (retail, F&B, parking, transport)
• Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle and contract management
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with experience in spends and supplier performance reporting
• MCIPS or working towards it is preferred

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to Circa £60,000 + fantastic benefits
• Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (extra days awarded for long service)
• Profit Share Scheme: annual bonus based on company performance and length of service
• Flexi‑Savings Scheme: up to 12% employer contribution towards pension, ISA, or mortgage
• Private Medical Insurance
• Retail Discounts: up to 20% off at airport shops and food outlets
• On‑site Gym: free access for airside passholders
• Quarterly Incentives: bonus payments for achieving guest experience targets

This is a genuine opportunity to shape your role, develop the category, make your mark, and grow your career in a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment. Be part of a team that's helping to deliver a unified, commercially robust procurement model that supports the airport's continued growth and success.

London Luton Airport is transforming its facilities management procurement, moving from fragmented legacy contracts to a unified, value‑driven model. This is a unique opportunity to shape a role, make your mark, and grow your career in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment at one of the UK's fastest‑growing airports. Apply ASAP to be part of this exciting journey! Shortlisting will take place ASAP, with interviews scheduled for December, so we encourage early applications.

We are recruiting for multiple roles as part of this campaign; if this position isn't an exact match but you're a strong procurement professional, we'd still love to hear from you. Please note: any CVs submitted directly or via third parties will be forwarded to Michael Page, who are working exclusively with Luton Airport on a retained basis.