We have a great opportunity to join us as a
Procurement Manager, procuring across a broad range of categories and working in collaboration with colleagues across
Jet2.com and
Jet2holidays. You’ll work closely with Senior Stakeholders including across our Marketing & Digital/Ecommerce teams, helping shape the strategy and lead tender and negotiation processes.
At
Jet2.com and
Jet2holidays we’re working together to deliver an amazing journey, literally! We work together to really drive forward a ‘Customer First’ ethos, creating unforgettable package holidays and flights. We couldn’t do it without our wonderful people.
As our
Procurement Manager, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including:
- Hybrid working (we’re in the office 3 days per week)
- Manager bonus
- Annual pay reviews
What You’ll Be Doing
- You'll coordinate and lead the creation and execution of strategy across specified category areas. Maintain excellent market knowledge and apply this to an understanding of Procurement’s customer requirements.
- You'll build relationships of influence within Jet2.com and Jet2holidays and externally with key suppliers. Leverage relationships to drive improved service and cost reduction.
- You'll be accountable for delivery of all commercial and contractual agreements within area of responsibility.
- You'll provide comprehensive advice, insight, guidance and service on best practice within category areas. Escalation point for category issues and sets category direction and strategy for Performance and Commercial Contract Management with relevant senior managers and budget holders.
- You'll own and drive Supplier Relationship Management across assigned category areas.
- You'll encourage and champion category development and supplier innovations.
What You’ll Have
As you’ll be working closely with Senior Stakeholders including within our Marketing & Digital/Ecommerce teams, experience within these categories and managing high budget contracts would be highly desirable. We’re looking for somebody who can build effective relationships both internally and externally and who is a great negotiator. Experience of line management would also be highly desirable. You'll also:
- Have a broad and deep knowledge of procurement. A high degree of market awareness, with demonstrable experience of innovative approaches to procuring services and of managing relationships with suppliers
- Have the ability to think broadly about end-to-end procurement and to optimise enhanced value within the category
- Have the ability to influence senior stakeholders. An excellent communicator, with selling skills and the gravitas to build credible peer relationships with decision makers.
- Be able to act as an intelligent customer in dealings with suppliers and with technical understanding sufficient to engage in meaningful, challenging conversations with both colleagues and suppliers.
- Be solution oriented – looks for opportunities and finds new ways of overcoming problems.
- Have the ability to formulate strategy and actionable deliverables. Able to translate big picture approaches to practical implementation plans.
- MCIPS qualification would be desirable but not essential
Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At
Jet2.com and
Jet2holidays, your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight!
