Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager – Leonardo Leonardo Laser and Electro‑Optic, Edinburgh, United Kingdom What You’ll Lead 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. Key Responsibilities 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. What You’ll Bring 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. Security Clearance 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. Why Leonardo 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 LinkedIn 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. Primary Location GB – Edinburgh Contract Type Permanent Hybrid Working Hybrid Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Purchasing and Other Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Leonardo by 2x Apply now #J-18808-Ljbffr