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Purchasing Manager

On-site in Spain·Added yesterday (last checked 31 Oct)

easyJet

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Work mode: On-site, Spain
English: Required

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Requirements

What we're looking for

> Strong hotel contracting experience, ideally within a tour operator or travel business.
> A good understanding of FIT contracting and the commercial factors that influence hotel performance.
> Established relationships with hotel decision makers, particularly across beach destinations.
> Experience managing hotel contracts throughout the buying lifecycle, including trading, availability, invoicing and operational queries.
> Experience with channel managers and dynamic sourcing would be an advantage.
> Confidence managing your own workload and priorities while working within agreed processes.
> A flexible approach and the ability to work across different areas when needed.
> Flexibility to travel frequently as part of the role.

Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required.

The role

The Purchasing Manager, Spain sits within our easyJet holidays Purchasing team, managing and developing our hotel portfolio across destinations in Spain. You'll work directly with hotel partners to make sure we have the right properties, competitive rates and availability for our customers.

What you'll do

You'll be responsible for contracting hotels, growing existing partnerships and identifying opportunities to improve sales and margin. You'll manage your hotel relationships throughout the contract lifecycle and work closely with teams across the business.

> Contracting hotels that meet our requirements, negotiating competitive rates, availability and commercial terms.
> Developing relationships with existing hotel partners to increase availability and grow performance.
> Identifying new, in-demand hotels that strengthen our Spain holiday portfolio.
> Monitoring day-to-day trading and working with hotel partners to address issues that could affect sales.
> Finding opportunities to improve sales and margin through offers, discounts, increased availability and other commercial activity.
> Managing your contracted hotels across areas including availability, rate competitiveness, content, invoicing and health and safety requirements.
> Supporting hotel partners with new systems and ways of working, including sustainability initiatives, e-billing and distribution technology.
> Using your knowledge of the local market and supplier network to help shape plans for your destinations.
> Building relationships with local government organisations and tourist boards, and working with our Marketing team on relevant campaigns and partnerships.

How you'll work

Please note: this position can be based in either Spain, or from our headquaters in Luton.

Hiring process

1 interview

easyJet contacts candidates by email once an application has been reviewed.
Unsuccessful candidates are asked to wait 6 months before reapplying for the same role.

Hiring process

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward - so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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 ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

Please submit your application in English.

About easyJet

easyJet is one of Europe's leading low-cost airlines, headquartered at London Luton Airport in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1995, the airline operates a vast network of short-haul and medium-haul flights across more than 30 countries, with a fleet of over 300 Airbus aircraft. easyJet serves major European cities and holiday destinations, carrying over 80 million passengers annually, making it a significant player in the European aviation market.

In Spain, easyJet operates from several airports, including Barcelona, Madrid, and Palma de Mallorca, and has a strong presence in the Spanish market. The company's technology and digital teams, including roles in software engineering, product management, and data, are increasingly based in Barcelona, which serves as a hub for its innovation and digital transformation efforts. easyJet offers a dynamic, multicultural work environment with opportunities for international professionals, particularly in tech and engineering roles, and supports relocation to its Spanish offices.

Industry: Airlines
Founded: 1995
Employees: 10,000–20,000
Headquarters: London, UK
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca

Good to know if you are moving

easyJet has a significant technology and digital hub in Barcelona, Spain, where many software engineering, product, and data roles are based.
The company offers a multicultural work environment with employees from various nationalities, and English is commonly used as the working language.
easyJet provides competitive benefits including travel perks, such as discounted flights for employees and their families.
The airline is committed to sustainability and innovation, with initiatives like carbon-neutral flying and digital transformation projects.
Spain is a key market for easyJet, with bases in Barcelona, Madrid, and Palma de Mallorca, offering opportunities for career growth in a dynamic aviation sector.

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About the company & team

Ready to make your next move? How about make your mark? Join a team with unstoppable drive and passion at easyJet holidays.

In 2019 we launched our easyJet holidays business, with a mission to provide brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices. We want to lead the industry by making sustainable travel affordable and accessible to everyone - and to do this we're building remarkable teams with modern ways of working.

By joining us you'll be part of the UK's fastest growing tour operator and a company named as one of the Best Workplaces in Travel. You'll be given autonomy to do your job, a platform to share your ideas, and you'll get to work with the very best people in the industry - all to create experiences that customers will remember forever.

Make a difference with your next role. Make it easyJet holidays.

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