Category Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Services / Indirect Procurement Category Manager to lead complex strategic projects. This pivotal role involves managing significant spend and ensuring optimum value through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to critical services that drive the business forward. With a commitment to employee development and flexible working options, this opportunity offers a chance to grow your career while making a meaningful impact. Join a team that values diversity and innovation, and help shape the future of procurement in a hybrid work setting.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare

Dental schemes

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Access to online courses

Referral Incentive

Bonus scheme for employees

Qualifications

• Experience in IT/Indirect Services strategic sourcing and contract management.
• Strong stakeholder management and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage significant strategic spend and delivery of procurement projects.
• Support delivery of important services in key business areas.

Skills

IT / Indirect Services strategic sourcing

Contract drafting and negotiations

Stakeholder Management

Category Management experience

Procurement project management

Highly literate and analytical

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

Position: IT Services / Indirect Procurement Category Manager

Description

Working within the UK Indirect Procurement function, within Leonardo UK. 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 the Leonardo Business.

The successful candidate 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.

This is a critical role supporting the delivery of important services in strategically important areas of the business. An exciting time to be joining the team.

Skills, Qualifications and Attributes:

• ESSENTIAL
  • IT / Indirect Services strategic sourcing, planning and execution
  • IT / Indirect Services contract drafting, negotiations and management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • IT / Indirect Services Category Management experience
  • Highly motivated, proactive, self-starter
  • Procurement project management experience / skills
  • Highly literate and analytical

• DESIRABLE
  • SC Cleared
  • CIPS
  • Experience of cross site, cross functional collaborative working
  • Ability to define and implement category strategies
  • Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrable change management capability

Intrinsic Job Factors

• Location - Edinburgh/Remote (Custom Working) - could flex on location
• 37 hours per week / Flexible working
• Occasional UK travel
• Tight deadlines regular or ad-hoc

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit: UK 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 Learning.
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

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

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 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location:
GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:
Hybrid