Senior Subcontract Buyer

5 months ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Leonardo UK Ltd Full time

At Leonardo, we have a great opportunity within our Procurement Function for a Senior Subcontract Buyer.

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.

This role will involve leading and delivering a procurement service to a critical New Product Introduction (NPI) suite of programmes within the Electro-Optic sector. The main focus for this role will be the development of the supply chain for key new product(s), acting as the primary interface for the Project into the wider Procurement function and supply chain. This role will require a demonstrated ability to manage internal and external relationships and will require experience of working cross-functionally in a matrix organisation, in order to influence a breadth of business decisions throughout the Life Cycle Management (LCM) framework.

This position is based in Edinburgh but offers flexible, hybrid working.

**_ What you’ll do as a Senior Subcontract Buyer:_**
- Responsible for putting in place the appropriate commercial agreements, with assistance as required, including but not limited to; internal and external Customer flow downs, pricing agreements, Statement of Work, NDA's, TAA's and Export Licences etc.
- Prepare and issue complex Request For Quotation packs for non-category items
- Responsible for creating and presenting Contract Compliance packs for internal audit and to external Government bodies or their Agencies.
- Market analysis of Supplier pricing to ensure price reasonableness is achieved and reported (i.e. via benchmarking).
- Plan and execute cost negotiation of Supplier pricing and provide reporting for internal / external Audit.
- Provide analysis of material pricing to support the Product Cost Review Boards for NPI or Production, with a view to highlighting cost reduction opportunities in line with declared project / product targets.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to understand our product route maps so market research can be undertaken to identify capable and sustainable sources of supply.
- Identify and encourage Supplier competition for material requirements, utilising the Supply Review Board (SRB) process as an enabler.
- Prepare varied Lifecycle Management reporting such as inputs into Procurement Plans or Budget Holder Reviews to outline the status and progress of material sourcing
- Responsible for the management of Supplier delivery performance (for NPI Contracts) throughout the Contract lifecycle in line with defined Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
- Responsible for managing their material budget associated with their work packages reporting on aspects such as revenue forecasting, savings to budget, cost avoidance and estimate to complete.
- Identify and manage risk and opportunity, working collaboratively with Suppliers and other IPT members as required.
- Deploy the appropriate SAP activity in order to carry out your job effectively, especially in relation to the creation of compliant Contracts

**_ What we need from you:_**
- Sound understanding of the nature and challenges of New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Ability to understand and influence internal and external stakeholders
- Good Communication skills (written & oral)
- CIPS preferred but not essential
- Exposure to / understanding of Contract Terms & Conditions
- Ability to stick to deadlines
- Working knowledge of Trade / Export Compliance
- IT literate (MS Office & SAP knowledge preferred)

**Security Clearance**

**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 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, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing, Ethnicity)

**Lifestyle**: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme

**Training**: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning

**Referral Incentive**: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member

**Bonus**: Scheme in place for all employees at management

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