Job Description: Your impact At Leonardo, we are looking for a Senior Sub-Contract Buyer to join our team in Edinburgh. 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 7,000 are based in the UK. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infra-red countermeasure systems. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, as a Senior Sub-Contract Buyer you will join the GCAP AESA Radar team which is developing next generation Radar systems. You will be responsible and accountable for the management of suppliers that provide design services and material into this key programme. The scope of this role includes source selection and relationship management with a range of suppliers that are essential to the success of the Radar development and qualification. This role requires a close working relationship with engineering to help define technical requirements within each Sub-Contract, while ensuring functional compliance and satisfying the schedule and budget requirements of the programme. Although this role will be based at the Edinburgh site, there will be an opportunity for hybrid working. What you’ll bring Primary interface between TE suppliers and the IPT, with responsibility for delivery of the activities within budget and schedule Identification of cost reduction opportunities including running competitive tenders and SRBs, and leading supplier lifecycle reviews Interpretation of technical requirements for effective incorporation into supplier contracts – primarily through SoWs Agreement of Change Proposal (CP) embodiment into supplier proposals and contracts, including schedule, cost and performance implications 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 Prepare routine Request for Quotation and Contract documentation packs such as Bid Packs, Contractual Terms and Price Agreements Responsible for creating and presenting Contract Compliance packs that will be subject to internal audit, and also for external audit by the Customer Ensure price reasonableness is achieved and reported, with benchmarking where possible Deliver and/or support cost negotiation of Supplier pricing and provide reporting for internal /external Audit Prepare varied Lifecycle Management reporting to outline the status and progress of material sourcing, Contracting Compliance and Bid Support Responsible for the management of Supplier delivery performance throughout the Contract lifecycle in line with defined Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) Identify and manage risk and opportunity, working collaboratively with Suppliers and other IPT members 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: You really must have: Experience of procurement in defence and/or manufacturing industry Ability to use Teamcenter for CP and configuration management purposes desirable Exposure to / understanding of UK MoD Contract Terms & Conditions Working knowledge of Trade / Export Compliance Excellent negotiation skills Ability to influence at senior management level Effective and flexible communication skills IT literate (MS Office & SAP knowledge is desirable) CIPS preferred but not essential 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: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting 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. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid