Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager – Leonardo

Leonardo Laser and Electro‑Optic, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

As a Procurement Manager you will grow and guide a small team of Procurement professionals, delivering an end‑to‑end service to a portfolio of early lifecycle / New Product Introduction (NPI) products. The role reports to the Senior Procurement Manager (Advanced Targeting) and offers the chance to source and develop a supply chain from the ground up, driving results that will impact the business for decades.

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for NPI and early lifecycle programmes.
• Lead and mentor a team of Procurement professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Manage contract negotiations and supplier relationships, ensuring commercial and contractual objectives are met.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, R&D, Finance) to align procurement activities with product development roadmaps.
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) and life‑cycle cost (LCM) initiatives across the supply chain.
• Support commercial acumen and contracting management, applying best practices to contract execution and supplier performance management.
• Engage with external suppliers to identify and advance procurement solutions, assessing technology and innovation opportunities.
• Report on procurement performance metrics and deliver insights to senior leadership.

• Contract management experience in early lifecycle / NPI programmes.
• Line‑management / team‑lead experience.
• Degree standard education and/or significant domain experience.
• Commercial acumen and strong contracting management skills.
• Strong collaboration, communication, planning, problem‑solving, decision‑making and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams at all organisational levels.
• Understanding of LCM and business processes, applied independently to meet business objectives.
• Knowledge of scenario planning, change management and strategic thinking.
• Willingness to learn, strong attitude and enthusiasm.
• Occasional travel within the UK and overseas (North America / Europe).
• CIPS membership or related qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Experience in the Aerospace & Defence sector is a distinct advantage.

The role requires pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional Personnel Security Controls (National Security Vetting – NSV) may apply, which could require The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance, please visit Leonardo Security and Vetting.

• Flexi‑leave – accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Pension scheme – up to 15% employer contribution.
• Well‑being – free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led networks.
• Bonus scheme – eligible for all employees at management level and below.
• Learning – free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Referral – receive a financial reward through the referral programme.
• Tailored Perks – spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts and gym memberships.
• Hybrid Working – flexible hours with hybrid working options; part‑time opportunities are possible.

GB – Edinburgh

Permanent

Hybrid

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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