Indirect Procurement Services Advisor

Job Description

Your Impact

You will work as a member of a joint venture team within the Indirect Procurement team. This will include managing joint venture Indirect Procurement requirements. The role sits within the Indirect Procurement team which interfaces with functional teams, providing over‑arching indirect procurement services.

You will be required to manage the end‑to‑end procurement process for all Indirect Procurement projects within your designated category. This includes active involvement at all stages of the project lifecycle starting with stakeholder and demand management, sourcing and tendering, contract negotiation and supplier management.

This role will require you to work with multiple stakeholders including project managers, budget holders, SMEs, in‑house consultants, and external suppliers to devise and execute a suitable procurement strategy that delivers project and corporate value.

• Deliver effective management and leadership to the assigned category team of Supply Chain Professionals, creating an environment for the team to succeed while delivering a broad scope of projects to time, quality and cost standards.
• Work with the wider business and its external professional teams to support the development of sourcing and contracting solutions/strategies for the joint venture.
• Provide commercial and supply chain support to the delivery programmes.
• Lead the sourcing, pre‑qualification and contracting procurement process, inclusive of tender pack development, evaluation and award.
• Negotiate and prepare contract documents.
• Manage Framework Agreements.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Negotiate and finalise contracts with the external supply chain, providing cost and pricing expertise.
• Actively identify and deliver savings and project value in support of the Indirect Procurement Services value proposition.
• Indirect Category strategies – e.g., Infrastructure, facilities, consultancy, technology, travel, payment solutions, etc.

• Extensive Supply Chain experience.
• Understanding of defence regulations, compliance, and security requirements.
• Experience of integration, setting targets, and co‑ordinating activities.
• Experience of leading a team and proven ability to motivate direct and virtual teams across the business, externally and internationally.
• Negotiating skills.
• Decision‑making skills and ability to translate strategy into action, creating winning solutions and output for the business.
• Effective communication skills, able to manage messages to multiple audiences.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, creating good relationships.
• Expertise in planning, implementing, and optimising supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in identifying supply chain risks.

• Preferably in a high‑volume, fast‑paced aerospace, defence, regulated or manufacturing market.
• Experience working with international partners would be beneficial.
• Experience of working in a complex programme environment, particularly complex development contracts.

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces,…