Procurement Officer

Page Personnel; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport procurement team in Luton is seeking a Procurement Support Officer to provide vital operational support. The role involves managing supplier data, contracts, and procurement systems like Jaggaer. Candidates should have some experience in procurement and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary between £30,000 and £40,000, alongside fantastic benefits including a profit share scheme and private medical insurance. This is an excellent opportunity to shape your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Salary of £30–40,000

Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Profit Share Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Free access to on-site Gym

Retail Discounts: Up to 20% off

Qualifications

• Prior experience in procurement or contracts administration is helpful.
• Working knowledge of procurement systems is highly desirable.
• Good communication skills are essential for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier onboarding and compliance monitoring.
• Support the procurement team with system data accuracy.
• Organize procurement events and maintain communication with suppliers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive organization

Education

Procurement or commercial qualification (e.g. CIPS Level 3-4)

Tools

Jaggaer

Oracle

Job description

Procurement Support Officer

Competitive pay, great benefits, work on high-value projects & grow your career

About Our Client

Join London Luton Airport, one of the UK's fastest-growing airports, during an exciting period of transformation and innovation. The Procurement Support Officer provides vital operational and system support to the procurement team, focusing on maintaining and improving the platform. The role ensures accurate data across supplier onboarding, contract management, and performance tracking, while supporting efficient, compliant procurement processes through close collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.

Job Description

The Procurement Officer provides essential operational and administrative support to the procurement function, with a particular focus on maintaining and optimising procurement systems and data. The role will support the day‑to‑day use and continuous improvement of the Jaggaer procurement platform, ensuring accuracy and consistency across contract management, supplier onboarding and supplier performance data. This role works closely with procurement colleagues, contract owners, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure procurement processes are efficient, compliant, and fully supported by high‑quality system records and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Management & Compliance Focus: All supplier‑facing governance tasks, compliance monitoring and regulatory readiness.

• Supplier onboarding & vetting (docs, policies, financials)
• Maintain and update Approved Supplier List
• Track supplier ESG, CSR & risk documentation
• Maintain supplier compliance files for audit
• Monitor for changes in UK procurement law, ESG, Modern Slavery
• Respond to internal & external audit requests
• Maintain procurement risk register
• Deliver procurement induction for new starters
• Manage the Procurement Mailbox (triage, assign, clean)
• Maintain legal guidance notes folder
• Organise supplier events, demo days, innovation showcases

The Successful Applicant

As a Procurement Officer, you'll support the team with supplier data, contracts, and procurement systems like Jaggaer. Some experience in procurement is helpful, and you'll be involved in keeping processes accurate, organised, and running smoothly.

• Prior experience in a procurement, contracts administration, or business support role, ideally in a complex organisation.
• Ideally you will have working knowledge of procurement systems; experience with Jaggaer or similar (e.g. Coupa, Ariba, Oracle) is highly desirable.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in managing contract, supplier and transactional data.
• Ability to follow structured processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to support users and engage effectively with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, for data handling and document production.
• A proactive, well‑organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Interest in procurement, contract management, or supplier governance with a willingness to develop further.
• Procurement or commercial qualification (e.g. CIPS Level 3‑4 or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £30–40,000 + fantastic benefits (check this is correct for this level)
• 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

If you have experience with end‑to‑end procurement and are looking to take the next step in your procurement career then we would like to hear from you, full training will be provided, and you'll have the chance to develop your skills as part of a supportive team. 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 November and early December, so we encourage early applications.