Procurement Manager - 12 Month FTC

Leidos; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a motivated Procurement Manager for a 12-Month FTC in Whiteley, UK. The successful candidate will manage the full procurement lifecycle including sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management within a regulated environment. They will work collaboratively to ensure compliance with internal procedures and contribute to both civil and defense projects, while achieving cost efficiency and performance goals. This position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible benefits including health schemes and gym memberships

Flexi-Time working scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of £41,300 to £53,000 salary range.
• Experience in defence, technology, or government programmes preferred.
• Knowledge of cost modeling and pricing templates desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle for goods and services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Track procurement spend and provide monthly reporting to programme leadership.

Skills

Proven experience in procurement or supply chain within a complex, regulated environment

Strong negotiation and contract management skills

Familiarity with UK public sector procurement regulations and frameworks

Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SPO, Ivalua) and MS Office tools

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Hold or be able to hold UK SC clearance

Education

CIPS qualification or equivalent

Tools

SPO

Ivalua

MS Office tools

Job description

Description

Procurement Manager - 12 Month FTC

Location: Whiteley, Hampshire, UK

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Role Overview:

We are seeking a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment covering routine and non-routine matters.

Working independently, the Procurement Manager will bring their procurement experience into the Procurement team and will be responsible for activities that span the entire procurement cycle –proposal, sourcing, negotiation, administration, compliance, risk management and relationship management of supplier contracts across the UK business. The Procurement Manager will typically be responsible for reviewing the work of lower level professionals for compliance and best practice.

Acquisitions will be in support of civil and defence new business proposals and current programmes as well as indirect procurement activities. The successful candidate will be required to work with suppliers to support the UK business whilst following the procurement processes and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle for goods and services, including RFQs, bid evaluation, negotiation, and contract award
• Ensure timely conversion of requisitions to purchase orders within SLA targets

Supplier Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance, quality, and cost objectives are met
• Monitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations and flow-down requirements (e.g., Public Contracts Regulations 2015)

Governance & Compliance:

• Adhere to Leidos Commercial Procurement Manual and internal audit requirements
• Maintain accurate records in procurement systems (SPO/Ivalua) and support audit readiness

Financial & Performance Reporting:

• Track procurement spend, savings, and cycle times; provide monthly reporting to programme leadership
• Support cost analysis and pricing activities for bids and proposals

Risk & Issue Management:

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; elevate issues impacting delivery or compliance

Skills Required:

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain within a complex, regulated environment
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Familiarity with UK public sector procurement regulations and frameworks
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SPO, Ivalua) and MS Office tools
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Hold or be able to hold UK SC clearance

Skills Desired:

• CIPS qualification or equivalent
• Experience in defence, technology, or government programmes.
• Knowledge of cost modelling and pricing templates

Clearance Requirements:

• BPSS Pre-screening required to Start
• SC required for the role
• Hold or be able to hold UK SC clearance

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What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

• Flexi-Time working scheme

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth while developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range:

£41,300.00-£53,000.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [e-mail].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.