VP Indirect Procurement

Job Description

VP Indirect Procurement

The opportunity

The VP of Indirect Procurement is responsible for the delivery of the procurement shared service across all the Leonardo Divisions operating in the UK (Electronics, Cyber and Helicopters).

The successful candidate will lead supplier management across a portfolio of complex categories, requiring strategic alignment with business stakeholders including divisional stakeholders within the UK and corporate leadership based in Italy.

This is a Hybrid role to be based from one of the Leonardo UK sites. Frequent business trips to other Leonardo UK locations is to be expected with occasional overseas travel.

What You’ll Do As The VP Indirect Procurement

• Drive the procurement and supplier strategy, policy and operational objectives for the UK Indirect Procurement shared services across the three divisions of Leonardo UK
• Direct, manage and communicate the partner and supplier performance associated with achievement of Leonardo UK business targets
• Act as the executive level contact to manage supplier relationships throughout the procurement lifecycle
• Provide specialist expertise to a UK wide team to ensure the right contractual and service agreements, pricing solutions, and performance are sustained with suppliers
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of 25 procurement professionals distributed across the Leonardo UK sites
• Consistently champion ethical and sustainable procurement initiatives including social value, supplier diversity and reduction of the organisation’s environmental impact
  
  

What We Need From You

• Significant subject matter expertise operating within large, complex and preferably international businesses
• Demonstrable examples of delivering added value as well as cost savings to the business through supplier negotiation, contract management, effective risk management, process improvement, all within a collaborative partnering framework
• Experience underpinned by a relevant degree-level qualification, professional qualifications (MCIPS ideal) and membership of a relevant professional institution
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at senior levels both inside and outside of the procurement function
• Demonstrable experience of successfully managing a geographically distributed team
  
  

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 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 10% 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
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

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.

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 - Edinburgh

Additional Locations

GB - Basildon, GB - London, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Newcastle, GB - Southampton, GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid