Procurement Manager - IT

Job Description - Procurement Manager (16761)

Job Description

Procurement Manager (16761)

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 experience in procurement, category management, or supplier relationship management within IT, data, or technology
• Enjoy building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, driving value and innovation, and leading end-to-end tender processes
• 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 total external spend, covering Customer, Operations, Commercial, Business, Corporate, Finance, People, and IT. We are a dynamic team focused on delivering value, supporting business growth, and ensuring our partners help us achieve our ambitions.

THE ROLE

As Procurement Manager – IT Data & Technology, you will be accountable for the rapid delivery of trustworthy, scalable, and efficient IT infrastructure services that are critical for easyJet’s future growth. You will manage a portfolio of spend across IT Data & Technology, producing and delivering a Procurement Category Plan that supports our strategic objectives.

You will:

• Develop and implement clear short, mid, and long-term strategies to drive value in your allocated category
• Influence key internal stakeholders to support and buy in to your strategy
• Build relationships at board level with suppliers to leverage easyJet’s strategic importance and negotiate competitive charges
• Identify appropriate sourcing solutions using a balanced scorecard approach
• Manage the full tender process, including negotiation and contracting for service and product provision
• Drive continuous improvement within the supply base and deliver value engineering projects to reduce spend
• Monitor financial performance against plan and investigate variances
• Work closely with business areas to agree clear service specifications
• Support supplier relationship management policies and develop supplier relationships

Requirements of the Role

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to understand market dynamics and create innovative category plans
• Proven relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including board level
• Ability to understand complex specifications and contract scopes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review financial and management information
• Experience in reviewing and marking up contracts
• Determination and drive to deliver results
• Ability to influence and challenge at a senior management level
• Excellent problem-solving skillsExperience managing end-to-end competitive tender processes

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

• Private Medical Insurance
• Up to 20% maximum bonus
• 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 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 ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

Business Area

Procurement

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