2026 Procurement Business Graduate

Leonardo UK Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is looking for a Procurement Business Graduate to join their hybrid Graduate Programme in Yeovil. You will work on procurement projects, gain insights into supplier negotiations, and benefit from a comprehensive company-funded benefits package. The position includes opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary with bonuses.

Benefits

Generous leave with flexi-days

15% employer pension contribution

Mental health support and financial advice

Bonus scheme for all employees

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain insight into Operational / Customer Support Procurement.
• Involvement in supplier negotiations and sourcing events.
• Processing Order Acknowledgements and Purchase Orders.

Skills

Operational Procurement

Supplier Negotiation

Contract Management

Education

Minimum 2:2 Bachelors or Masters in a Business-related subject

Job description

Job Description

Your impact

Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real-world projects from day one?

At Leonardo, we’re looking for graduates who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for professional development.

Our 2 year Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts.

On joining, you will receive a competitive starting salary, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You’ll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria.

We encourage you to spend at least four days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Procurement Business Graduate.

During the programme, you will:

Start with an Induction into Leonardo, followed by team building activities. There will also be a Procurement specific induction to ensure that scheme requirements and expectations are fully established.

Typically, your placements will consist of 4 month rotations across the Procurement & Supply Chain department including the opportunity to do an external placement elsewhere in the business. The graduate scheme will give you the opportunity to gain practical experience in a wide spectrum of procurement disciplines and also develop soft skills through opportunities which a direct entry position may not be able to.

In conjunction with the Procurement Management Team and the Early Careers Team, you will have the opportunity to input into the design of your training scheme to shape your development and include placements which give an insight into the complete Helicopter Product Life Cycle and business operation.

As a Procurement Business Graduate, you will

• Gain an insight into Operational / Customer Support Procurement / Indirect Procurement & Category Sourcing & Contract management
• Involvement in sourcing events / competitions and supplier negotiations
• Frequent checking of requirements
• Sending tenders and requests for quotation (RFQs) to suppliers
• Appraising quotations
• Raising Purchase Orders (POs)
• Processing Order Acknowledgements
• Dealing with any Supplier issues, queries or requests for amendments
• Exposure and involvement in Procurement Life cycle processes including supplier qualification; validating and processing requisitions from requirement through to Purchase Order issuance

You will work with world-leading specialists, you will increase your technical skills and capability, and develop your academic and practical understanding of the diverse world that is the aerospace industry.

A role in Procurement will be incredibly varied and will grow and develop throughout the scheme. There will be opportunities to visit supplier facilities throughout the scheme. There is an appetite for Graduates to support Initiatives and projects.

What you’ll bring

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 2:2 Bachelors or Masters in a Business-related subject.

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) will apply, this will 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, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

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 are eligible for our bonus scheme.

• Join in our success: Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.

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

For a full list of our company benefits please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits

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, communities 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 - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type: Fixed term

Hybrid Working: Hybrid