London Luton Airport’s (LLA) procurement team has been recognised as Procurement Team of the Year (Small Organisations) at the CIPS Awards 2021.
London Luton Airport’s (LLA) procurement team has been recognised as Procurement Team of the Year (Small Organisations) at the CIPS Awards 2021.
The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Excellence in Procurement Awards are an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the best work and teams in the procurement profession.
The team won the award in recognition of the rapid changes they made in response to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the airport. The team developed a robust and rapid plan to support the airport centred around innovation and collaboration, reducing spend where possible and directly contributing to the survival of the airport.
“This has been a particularly tough year for aviation,” said Terry Gittins, Head of Procurement, London Luton Airport. “However, the team have continued to work hard and deliver best-in-class procurement, while also supporting our local supply chain as much as possible. This is a testament to that work and I couldn’t be prouder.”
Despite the pandemic, the percentage of LLA’s total supply chain spend within a 20-mile radius of the airport increased from 30% to 35% in 2020. The procurement team continues to hold regular events to help and encourage local suppliers bid for contracts.
