Are you looking for a role where you will be key in strategic supplier relationships? We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Category Specialist, working within the Leonardo Helicopters division.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.
As Procurement Category Specialist, you will work closely with key stakeholders to manage new bids, lead negotiations, manage contracts with suppliers and build supplier strategies.
This is a level 6 role on our Salary Career Progression framework.
What You’ll Do As a Procurement Category Specialist
Lead negotiations and manage contracts with suppliers, manage new bids, supplier sourcing and selection, build supplier strategies
Work in close contact with key stakeholders including Engineering and Programme Management departments to manage the contractual aspects of new developments/improvement of existing arrangements
Manage strategic sourcing of new Equipment against technical specification and programmes requirements
Support selection of new suppliers and lead negotiation of appropriate contractual frameworks
Support new customer programmes bidding activity
Define Commodity Strategies to support business needs - technological, financial and Programme
Achieve cost reduction targets
Negotiate Terms and Conditions/pricing contracts that support business requirements
Draft appropriate bespoke contractual frameworks to support complex acquisition, design, development and qualification programmes.
Define strategies to procure commodities in regional and global markets
Develop and consolidate business relations
Aid in keeping project cost-effective by controlling costs and enhancing benefits
Build strategies to encourage high levels of supplier performance
Collaborate with, and advise, sourcing & contracting managers on required issues
Act as ultimate point of escalation for significant supplier issues
Develop plans for better negotiations and cost reduction
Manage complex design, development and qualification programmes
What We Need From You
Degree / HNC in Business Management or Engineering (or equivalent) and/or MCIPS Corporate qualification or relevant experience within the Defence/Aerospace Sector or wider industry
Relevant procurement or commercial experience with proven examples of; Performance improvement against core objectives (e.g. cost reduction, schedule adherence, lead time reduction etc.)
Negotiation, agreement and management of contracts for Procurements (Long Term Agreement, Design and manufacturing agreement).
Management of complex contracts including management of design and development programmes
Excellent communication skills
A proven ability to influence internally and externally and solve problems using own initiative
Advanced team working skills and capable of co-ordinating multi-functional team activity.
Computer literate (competent with SAP and Microsoft Office suite)
Proven ability to work in international markets
Able & willing to travel alone or as part of a team within the UK and overseas
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
Company funded flexible benefits We offer award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location
GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security
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