Senior Procurement Operations Manager

Michael Page (UK); Luton; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Procurement Operations Manager for a key role at a major airport in the UK. This position focuses on leading procurement operations, optimizing systems, and contributing to strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with procurement platforms like Jaggaer, strong analytical skills, and a background in compliance and governance. The role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Salary of £70,000

Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Profit Share Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

On-site Gym

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement operations, systems implementation.
• Hands-on experience in the configuration and optimization of procurement platforms.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and risk reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end rollout of the procurement system.
• Review and optimize procurement processes and workflows.
• Own the development of procurement governance documents.
• Manage supplier performance and compliance reporting.

Skills

Experience in procurement operations

Hands-on Jaggaer implementation

Analytical and reporting skills

Stakeholder engagement

Process-driven with improvement mindset

Education

ILM Level 5 or CMI Level 5

MCIPS certification

Tools

Jaggaer

Coupa

Ariba

Job description

• Senior Procurement Operations Manager
• Procurement - Process Improvement & Implementation

About Our Client

Our client is London Luton Airport and Michael Page are proud to be partnered with one of the fastest growing airports in the UK.

Join London Luton Airport, one of the UK's fastest-growing airports, during an exciting period of transformation and innovation. As a Procurement Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in optimising procurement systems and driving commercial governance across a complex, high-impact environment. You'll lead initiatives using platforms like Jaggaer, Coupa, or Ariba, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to shaping the future of procurement. If you're a strategic, process-driven professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for continuous improvement, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.

Job Description

The Senior Procurement Operations Manager is responsible for leading the procurement operations function and ensuring the effectiveness, consistency and compliance of all procurement processes. The role is pivotal in supporting the delivery of high-quality procurement activity across the organisation, through robust systems, governance frameworks, performance reporting and process improvement. A key responsibility of this role is leading the rollout and optimisation of Jaggaer, covering configuration, adoption and training across modules including sourcing, contracts, supplier management, category planning and reporting. The postholder will work closely with procurement category leads, senior stakeholders, finance, legal, risk and audit to maintain operational excellence, improve data visibility and support strategic decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end rollout of Jaggaer across sourcing, contract management, supplier management, category management and reporting modules.
• Review and optimise Jaggaer configuration and workflows to align with organisational policies, procurement strategy and best practice.
• Own the development and maintenance of procurement governance, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), procurement manuals, policies and templates.
• Lead stakeholder and management reporting across procurement KPIs, savings, benefits realisation, risk and supplier performance.
• Manage risk reporting and controls across the supplier base, ensuring appropriate due diligence, onboarding, risk scoring and ongoing monitoring are in place.
• Implement and maintain governance processes for low value spend and purchase orders, ensuring compliance with delegated authority and procurement thresholds.
• Manage and maintain the procurement intranet site, ensuring up-to-date guidance, policy documents and training resources are accessible and clear.
• Design and deliver user training for Jaggaer modules and procurement processes, supported by written training materials and user guides.
• Oversee procurement data quality and integrity, including supplier records, contract registers, category pipelines and sourcing events.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, IT and audit teams to ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements and audit readiness.
• Support external and internal audits, providing timely and accurate reporting, evidence and action tracking.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, risk management and procurement maturity.

Note – Please apply via this ad if you are keen as Michael Page are running the recruitment for this recruitment assignment. All direct applications will be circled back to Michael Page by LLA for initial review for process continuity, and any speculative CVs sent via other agencies will be sent to Michael Page and will fall under the Michael Page recruitment process.

The Successful Applicant

As a Senior Procurement Operations Manager, you've led the successful implementation of a new procurement system and policy framework, driving stakeholder engagement, compliance, and measurable performance improvements. Using Jaggaer, you've standardised governance and reporting across categories through configured workflows, automated audit trails, and real‑time dashboards aligned with internal controls.

• Proven experience in procurement operations, systems implementation, or commercial governance within a complex or regulated organisation.
• Hands‑on experience in the configuration, rollout and optimisation of Jaggaer or similar procurement platforms (e.g. Coupa, Ariba, Atamis, Oracle).
• Strong knowledge of procurement systems, process design, contract management and supplier performance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, risk reporting and internal controls in a procurement environment.
• Experience creating or managing procurement documentation, including SOPs, templates, training guides and user support content.
• Confident stakeholder engagement and the ability to lead cross‑functional collaboration across procurement, finance, risk, legal and IT.
• Process‑driven with a continuous improvement mindset and a structured approach to delivery.
• Experience of managing or mentoring operational teams is desirable.
• Professional qualification – ILM Level 5 or CMI Level 5 are required. Additional qualifications such as MCIPS, Jaggaer or other procurement system certifications, PRINCE2, AgilePM, Lean Six Sigma, risk management or data analytics certifications are advantageous.

London Luton Airport is undergoing a major transformation of its facilities management procurement. We're moving from fragmented legacy contracts to a unified, commercially robust model that ensures consistent service, improved value, and seamless business continuity. Be part of this exciting journey to reshape procurement at one of the UK's fastest-growing airports; please apply ASAP to be part of this journey!

What's on Offer

• Salary of £70,000 + 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

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!