Lead Procurement Manager

Lead Procurement Manager - Third Party Risk Management/Supplier Management

It’s official – easyJet is one of the best places to work in the UK! We are among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards, a list of the UK’s Top 50 Best Places to Work 2024. You can be a part of it too, our Finance and Treasury teams are detail-focused problem-solvers who handle billions worth of assets and keep us on track for further growth. You’ll play an essential role in maintaining the balance between ‘service’ and ‘cost’ that makes travelling with us both accessible and enjoyable.

In this brand-new role at easyJet, you will come in to architect and deliver our Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) strategy from scratch. As the TPRM Lead, you’ll be responsible for developing models, templates, and processes to guide the business from a risk-focused perspective. With legislation increasingly impacting third-party management, Supplier Managers will be accountable for ensuring their vendors are compliant, and you’ll ensure they receive the necessary training and support. You will build the entire TPRM programme from the ground up, implementing it across easyJet and working with key stakeholders such as Audit, Legal, and Sustainability. In this fast-paced environment, no two days are the same—you’ll engage with all areas of the business, from creating a centralised system to oversee third-party risks, to rolling out the tools and technology needed to monitor, report, and mitigate those risks.

What makes this role exciting is the opportunity to lead the development of a strategy that ensures easyJet stays ahead of regulatory changes, while supporting Supplier Managers in understanding and managing risks effectively. For someone passionate about third-party risk and supplier management, this role offers the chance to take ownership, make an impact, and shape best practices within a dynamic, busy airline. Day-to-day, you’ll be working closely with the supplier management community and other stakeholders across the business, leveraging TPRM technology and guiding teams to implement the framework effectively. If you enjoy a challenge and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful difference at easyJet.

We asked our Finance Graduate in the team why would someone want to do this job at easyJet;
"Working within the continuous improvement team is rewarding, being able to directly influence change at all levels of the business. We get to be involved in high level business such as reporting on ESG or being involved in cutting edge work like how AI can streamline tedious business processes."

What you need to do the role
We are seeking an experienced Procurement/Category Management professional with strong TPRM & Supplier Management experience to join our team. You will excel in relationship management, influencing and challenging senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives, while demonstrating financial acumen and contracting expertise. You will have strong data analytics, problem-solving, and business acumen, with a proven track record of implementing metrics and strategies in fast-paced environments. A self-starter with excellent communication skills, you'll navigate complex business challenges, research industry trends, and drive improvements in procurement operations. Fluency in English is essential, with additional European languages desirable. If you're proactive, flexible, and thrive in a dynamic setting, we encourage you to apply.

What you’ll get in return
> Competitive base salary
> Up to 20% bonus
> 25 days holiday
> BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
> 7% pension
> Life Assurance
> Flexible benefits package
> Excellent staff travel benefits

LOCATION & HOURS OF WORK
This full-time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend three days per week in the office.

About easyJet
At easyJet our aim is to make low cost travel easy – connecting people to what they value using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

It takes a real team effort to carry over 90 million passengers a year across 35 countries. Whether you’re working as part of our front line operations or in our corporate functions, you’ll find people that are positive, inclusive, ready to take on a challenge, and that have your back. We call that our ‘Orange Spirit’, and we hope you’ll share that too.

At easyJet, we're not just about making travel affordable, we're also committed to making wellbeing a rewarding journey for our team through small, healthy steps. We provide the necessary tools and resources, fostering a culture of care and collaboration. We do this the 'easyJet way', embodying our Orange Spirit, promoting accountability for our wellbeing, and looking out for each other. This is our healthy approach, making a difference for all of us.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds as part of our ongoing commitment to having a team that truly represents the customers that we serve . You may feel that that you don’t meet every single requirement for this role, but we’d still encourage you to submit an application rather than ruling yourself out. And if you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll work with you to find a solution.

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Complete your application on our careers site.

We encourage individuality, empower our people to seize the initiative, and never stop learning. We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.

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