Procurement Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence firm is seeking a Procurement Manager in Edinburgh to lead a team in delivering a comprehensive service for New Product Introduction. The role requires strong contract management and team leadership experience, with opportunities for continuous learning and development. The position supports hybrid working and offers a competitive employee benefits package.

Benefits

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Online learning access

Referral programme rewards

Flexible benefits spending

Qualifications

• Experience in New Product Introduction and early lifecycle programmes.
• CIPS membership or qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Experience in the Aerospace & Defence sector is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Procurement professionals.
• Deliver end-to-end service for early lifecycle / New Product Introduction products.
• Develop and source supply chain from the ground up.

Skills

Contract management

Team leadership

Collaboration skills

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Communication

Change management

Education

Degree standard education

Job description

Job Description:

Your impact

Target a different future. An excellent opportunity has arisen, to join our Procurement and Commercial function as a Procurement Manager in Leonardo's Laser and Electro-Optic business based in Edinburgh. You will lead and develop a small team of Procurement professionals delivering an end‑to‑end service to a family of early lifecycle / New Product Introduction (NPI) products. This is a unique opportunity to source and develop a supply chain from the 'ground up' and deliver results whose impact will be felt over decades to come. This position reports to the Senior Procurement Manager (Advanced Targeting).

What you'll bring

• Contract management experience in New Product Introduction / early lifecycle programmes.
• Previous experience of line management / team leadership is highly desirable.
• CIPS membership / qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Educated to degree standard, professional qualification and/or significant domain experience.
• Experience of working in Aerospace & Defence sector a distinct advantage
• Proven collaboration, communication, planning, problem solving, decision making and continuous improvement skills
• Ability to engage and influence cross‑functional/cross site teams at all levels
• Commercial acumen and contracting management.
• Solid understanding of LCM and business processes and ability to apply them independently to meet business objectives.
• Able to provide advice, guidance and leadership in customer and people management with the development of competencies for the requirements of the function.
• High level of knowledge of scenario planning specific to the business requirements, change management and strategic thinking
• This role will involve occasional travel, both within the UK and Overseas (North America / Europe).

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have all the experience listed. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

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, including eligibility 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.

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Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid