Procurement Manager - 12 Month FTC

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

Job summary

A leading technology company based in the UK is seeking a motivated Procurement Manager to oversee the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for goods and services. The ideal candidate will utilize their procurement experience to manage supplier relationships, ensure compliance with regulations, and support cost analysis efforts. This position requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to hold UK SC clearance. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible benefits

Flexi-Time working scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain within a complex, regulated environment.
• Hold or be able to hold UK SC clearance.
• Familiarity with UK public sector procurement regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle for goods and services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Support cost analysis and pricing activities for bids.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Experience in procurement or supply chain

CIPS qualification or equivalent

Tools

SPO

Ivalua

MS Office tools

Job description

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
• 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)
• Adhere to Leidos Commercial Procurement Manual and internal audit requirements
• Maintain accurate records in procurement systems (SPO/Ivalua) and support audit readiness
• Track procurement spend, savings, and cycle times; provide monthly reporting to programme leadership
• Support cost analysis and pricing activities for bids and proposals
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; escal issues impacting delivery or compliance
• Work independently and as part of a dynamic team covering routine and non-routine matters
• the procurement team and manage activities spanning the entire procurement cycle: proposal, sourcing, negotiation, administration, compliance, risk management and relationship management across the UK business
• Review work of lower level professionals for compliance and best practice
• Support acquisitions in civil and defence new business proposals and current programmes as well as indirect procurement activities
• Work with suppliers to support the UK business whilst following procurement processes and procedures

About the Role

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.

Qualifications

• 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

About Leidos

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 whilst 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.

For U.S. Positions

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. £41,300.00-£53,000.00, 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, visit www.Leidos.com.

Benefits

• 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, 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.