Procurement Manager

Job Description:

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, spanet 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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Job Ident #: 74574

Company Details

JMC Aviation

Unit 1003
1243 Islington Ave
Etobicoke, Ontario M8X 1Y9 Canada
www.jmc-aviation.com/north-america/

As a trusted provider of global aviation manpower and talent services, we are responsible for supplying more than 1200 highly skilled engineers every week. We have airline, MRO and manufacturing clients all over the globe.

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Job Info

Location

Bedfordshire, England, International, United Kingdom

Type

Permanent

Company Details

JMC Aviation

Unit 1003
1243 Islington Ave
Etobicoke, Ontario M8X 1Y9 Canada
www.jmc-aviation.com/north-america/