Job Description:
Your Impact
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Edinburgh Procurement function as a Senior Sub-Contract Buyer in our Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business.
You will be responsible and accountable for the creation of Supplier Contracts to ensure commercial compliance in line with internal and external governance, contributing towards developing appropriate sourcing strategies at all phases of the product lifecycle and the management and delivery of material pricing required for Bids.
What you will do
1. Responsible for putting in place the appropriate Commercial Agreements, including but not limited to, internal and external Customer flow downs, NDA's, TAA's and Export Licences etc.
2. Prepare the relevant Request For Quotation and Contract documentation packs such as Bid Packs, Contractual Terms, Price Agreements and Statements of Work.
3. Responsible for creating and presenting Contract Compliance packs for internal audit and to external Government bodies or their Agencies.
4. Market analysis of Supplier pricing to ensure price reasonableness is achieved and reported (benchmarking).
5. Plan and execute cost negotiation of Supplier pricing and provide reporting for internal / external Audit.
6. Provide analysis of material pricing to support the Product Cost Review Boards for NPI, with a view to highlighting cost reduction opportunities in line with declared project / product targets.
7. Collaborate with Design Engineering to understand our product route maps so market research can be undertaken to identify capable and sustainable sources of supply.
8. Identify and encourage Supplier competition for material requirements, utilising the Supply Review Board (SRB) process as an enabler.
9. Prepare varied Lifecycle Management reporting such as Procurement Plans to outline the status and progress of material sourcing, Contracting Compliance and Bid Support.
10. Responsible for the management of Supplier delivery performance (of NPI Contracts) throughout the Contract lifecycle in line with defined Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
11. Responsible for managing the material budget associated with NPI, reporting on aspects such as Revenue Forecasting and Estimate to Complete.
12. Identify and manage risk and opportunity, working collaboratively with Suppliers and other Integrated Project Team members.
13. Deploy the appropriate SAP activity in order to carry out your job effectively, especially in relation to the creation of compliant Contracts
What you'll bring
14. CIPS preferred but not essential
15. Exposure to / understanding of Contract Terms & Conditions
16. Working knowledge of Trade / Export Compliance
17. Good Negotiation skills.
18. Ability to influence
19. Attention to detail
20. Good Communication skills (written & oral)
21. IT skills (MS Office & SAP knowledge preferred)
22. Innovative
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.
23. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
24. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
25. 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).
26. Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
27. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
28. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
29. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
30. 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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