Job Description: The Opportunity: A great opportunity has arisen to join the Electronics Procurement Category Management team. We are looking for an experienced Senior Category Buyer to join our electronics and interconnect & cable assemblies category. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier and stakeholder relationships. What you’ll do: You will be responsible for the definition and implementation of is own category strategies. Analyse the spend Categories managed by the Company, in terms of impact to business and Category complexity and identifying potential actions per each Category. Develop, with a view on continuous improvement, the strategic sourcing of suppliers, in order to achieve a reduction in purchasing costs, compliance with delivery deadlines and a high supply quality. Oversee suppliers and subcontractors, at program / LoB level, supporting verification of compliance with the contractual terms provided for what concerns performance, deadlines, and quality of supply and monitor the progress of supply contracts, verifying the existence of any critical issues and defining, at the same time, recovery plans What we need from you: You really must have: Is responsible for the definition and implementation of is own category strategies Support in strategic Make or Buy (MoB) decisions, as regards single product development and choices of vertical integration and M&A strategies Conduct a risk analysis for the purchase, by supplier or product, in order to mitigate and prevent risks associated with the purchasing process Support the definition and application of offset strategies by leveraging its knowledge of supply market Support the Sales Function in developing the economical offer, as regards the external costs Analyse the spend Categories managed by the Company, in terms of impact to business and Category complexity and identifying potential actions per each Category Determine objectively the optimal number and mix of suppliers for each region and category Interface with other company functions in order to provide purchasing solutions, as far as the requests of internal customers are concerned Analyse, by product category, products market trends and perform business intelligence activities, in order to improve the knowledge of the suppliers’ market Applicate the most relevant sourcing strategy by macrocategory Support in tactical Make or Buy decisions, in order to address potential issues with regards to production capacity and activate operational procurement, if needed Oversee suppliers and subcontractors, at program / LoB level, supporting verification of compliance with the contractual terms provided for what concerns performance, deadlines, and quality of supply Define long-term sourcing strategies with suppliers, also with the support of the Procurement Program Manager Monitor the progress of supply contracts, verifying the existence of any critical issues and defining, at the same time, recovery plans Security Clearance You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels 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 and Ethnicity) Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Additional Locations: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Hybrid Working: Hybrid