Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Luton (hybrid 3/2)
Employment Type: Full time Permanent
Monday- Friday
About the Role
On behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager on a full time basis. This is offering a hybrid working option with 3 days in the office and 2 at home.
Step into a role where your procurement expertise directly supports the safety, reliability and performance of one of Europe’s most dynamic aviation operations. As Procurement Manager for Engineering & Maintenance, you’ll help shape the supply chain behind a 300‑aircraft fleet and play a key part in keeping millions of passengers moving.
Benefits:
- Attractive Salary
- Up to 20% bonus
- Company Pension 7%
- Private Healthcare
- Death in service cover
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Lead Procurement Manager in delivering the category plan through spend analysis, market insight and supplier/stakeholder engagement
- Run end‑to‑end tender processes, managing selected tenders and ensuring strong commercial outcomes
- Identify opportunities to drive value and cost savings across the supply chain
- Maintain accurate contract and supplier records, ensuring timely renewals and full contractual coverage
- Manage key supplier relationships to secure best value and strong performance
- Promote effective SRM and support the business in resolving supplier issues
- Contribute to category strategy by staying informed on industry developments
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support procurement decisions
- Lead sourcing projects, tenders and contract activities in Workday/Scout
- Prepare tender evaluation models and negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers
- Draft and finalise contracts with Legal, ensuring compliance with governance requirements
- Ensure all sourcing documentation is accurate, complete and stored correctly
- Produce analysis and reports that demonstrate procurement value and support supplier management
- Deputise for the Lead Procurement Manager and support development of Procurement Executives
Candidate Requirements
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
- A formal CIPS qualification would be an advantage
- Strong procurement experience within Aviation, Aerospace or Engineering sectors.
- Strong negotiator and influencer
- Keen Relationship Management: Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at a variety of levels
- Proven ability to understand complex specifications and contract scopes
- Ability to analyse large amounts of detailed financial information consistently and to a high level of accuracy
- The ability to influence and challenge at a senior management level
- Ability to complete end to end robust competitive sourcing process including tendering
Why Work with JMC Aviation?
At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.
- Industry-leading compliance support
- Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
- Dedicated recruitment consultant
- Placements across the globe
- Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector
How to Apply
Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents
Compliance & Equal Opportunities
JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.
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