Lead Procurement Manager - Commercial

easyJet Airline Company PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-cost airline in the UK is searching for a Lead Procurement Manager to oversee a significant spend portfolio. This full-time position, based in Luton, involves end-to-end procurement activities, complex negotiations, and strategic supplier management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial procurement, strong influence capabilities, and a track record of driving value innovation. The role supports hybrid working and is ideal for a proactive, commercially minded individual looking to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial procurement and category management.
• Strong track record of leading complex tenders and negotiations.
• Experience influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a high-impact portfolio of spend.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activity and supplier relationship management.
• Support revenue growth through partnerships and new revenue streams.

Skills

Commercial procurement experience

Category management

Stakeholder influence

Negotiation skills

Strategic mindset

Risk management understanding

Job description

Job Description

We are easyJet – a FTSE-100 listed, £multi-billion 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 strong commercial procurement and category management experience
• Enjoy building trusted partnerships and influencing senior stakeholders
• Thrive on driving value innovation and commercial impact at pace
• Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week

The Team

Our Procurement team manages a significant proportion of easyJet’s external spend, partnering closely with teams across the business to deliver value and drive performance and resilience. This role sits within Commercial and Corporate Procurement and works hand in hand with our Commercial leadership team. Together, we shape sourcing strategies and operating models, support the management of complex supplier relationships and support growth across areas such as Distribution and channels and Inflight Retail.

The Role

As Lead Procurement Manager – Commercial, you’ll take ownership of a high-impact portfolio of spend, acting as a proactive business partner to our Commercial teams. You’ll lead end-to-end procurement activity, from market and spend analysis through to operating model review, complex tenders, contract negotiation and supporting supplier relationship management. With a strong commercial lens, you’ll help maximise value, protect our supply base and support revenue growth, including opportunities linked to partnerships and new revenue streams. This is a role for someone who enjoys autonomy, influence and challenge and making things happen quickly, while always keeping the bigger picture in mind.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a confident and commercially minded procurement professional who brings:

• Proven experience in commercial procurement and category management
• A strong track record of leading complex tenders and negotiations
• The ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders across the business
• Solid understanding of market dynamics contract structures and risk management
• A strategic mindset with the drive to find smarter ways of delivering value and savings
• Experience supporting or negotiating revenue-generating or commission-based partnerships is an advantage

You’ll be proactive resilient and comfortable working at pace, with the judgement to balance commercial outcomes and long‑term relationships.

Business Area

Procurement

Requirements of the Role

What you’ll get in return

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 [e-mail]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.