Category Manager

Job Description:

Your Impact
We have an exciting new role working within our UK Indirect Procurement function. This role will be supporting the delivery of vital services in strategically important areas of the business. This role will ensure we acquire cost-effective, high-quality solutions that support our technology strategy while maintaining strong vendor relationships and compliance with procurement policies.

What you will do as Category Manager

You will be managing the delivery of complex strategic Services Procurement projects, including IT, with particular focus on Strategic Sourcing and contract negotiations to deliver optimum cost and value for Leonardo.

You will be responsible for managing significant (£Ms per annum) strategic spend. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, actively managing delivery of Indirect Services procurement projects.

What you'll bring
IT / Indirect Services strategic sourcing, planning and execution
IT / Indirect Services contract drafting, negotiations and management
Excellent Stakeholder Management
IT / Indirect Services Category Management experience
Highly motivated, proactive, self-starter
Procurement project management experience
Excellent analytical skills

It would be nice if you had
Security clearance
Educated to degree level
CIPS qualified
Experience of cross site, cross functional collaborative working
Ability to define and implement category strategies
Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
Demonstrable change management capability

Security Clearance

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, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit:

Why join us

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, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.

• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

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

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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