Procurement Manager

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aerospace and Defence company is seeking a Procurement Manager in Edinburgh. This position allows you to lead a team and develop a supply chain from the ground up. Ideal candidates will have contract management and team leadership experience, preferably within the Aerospace & Defence sector and a relevant degree. Join us to make a significant impact in a hybrid working environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave with flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Mental health support

Access to online courses

Flexible working hours

Financial reward for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience in Aerospace & Defence sector is an advantage.
• CIPS membership is desirable.
• Ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team of Procurement professionals.
• Deliver end-to-end service for New Product Introduction products.
• Develop and source supply chain.

Skills

Contract management experience

Team leadership

Collaboration skills

Commercial acumen

Problem solving skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree standard or significant domain experience

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 and 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 is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
• This role will involve occasional travel, both within the UK and Overseas (North America / Europe).

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.
• 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