Senior Procurement Officer

Leidos; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Bristol is looking for a Senior Procurement Officer to provide commercial support and ensure compliance with EU Procurement Regulations. The role includes managing contracts, developing category strategies, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have strong procurement experience and preferably hold CIPS Level 4. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, fostering a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Scheme

Access to Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement within a public sector environment.
• Ability to negotiate contract terms, conditions, and prices effectively.
• Experience with EU Procurement Regulations and public sector contracting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all commercial activities are performed to the highest standards.
• Proactively participate in the development of Category Strategies.
• Negotiate contract terms and manage the procurement process.

Skills

Strong business, procurement and contracting experience

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work as a member of a team

Numerate and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Education

CIPS Level 4 or above (desirable)

Job description

Senior Procurement Officer

Programme Name: LCST

Location: Bristol, UK

Role Overview:

Leidos are seeking a Senior Procurement Officer within the newly established Leidos Europe subsidiary, Leidos Supply Ltd, a part of the Commodity Support Services (CSS) team within Team Leidos. The role involves providing commercial support and advice to both team members and other stakeholders through the letting and management of contracts.

Ensuring that the necessary professional standards are maintained for all commercial work and advancing the aim of achieving the most cost‑effective procurement of requirements and delivering the benefits required by Team Leidos.

The Senior Procurement Officer may operate within any of the main Commodity teams: Clothing; Food; Medical Equipment and Consumables; Oils, Lubricants and Gases; General Supplies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all commercial activity within your area of responsibility is performed to the highest standards, conforms to EU Procurement Regulations and Leidos Policies and Procedures, and is monitored to ensure continuous improvement with the aim of obtaining best value for money.
• Proactively participate in the development and implementation of Category Strategies to fully satisfy LSL requirements.
• Draft and issue ITTs/ITNs, contracts, etc. and manage the procurement process up to and beyond contract award.
• Negotiate contract terms, conditions and prices within delegated or licensed powers for procurement activity with a view to delivering against the Benefits Realisation Plan.
• Undertake contract/team administration as required.
• Maintain professional standards and provide commercial support and advice to staff, stakeholders and customers.
• Effectively manage the contracts within your responsibility by building strong working relationships with contractors, customers and colleagues where necessary.
• Assist in setting targets and objectives for LSL and support and monitor achievement against these.
• Ensure Commercial MI is accurate, up to date and submitted on time.
• Actively contribute to the development of LSL tools, processes and procedures, thereby supporting Team Leidos Transformation.
• Continue professional and personal development to remain current with EU and Commercial Procurement practices and Regulations, maximizing contribution to the business.
• Mentor junior staff within LSL to facilitate their personal and professional development.
• Be trained in and fully observant of Good Distribution Practice (GMP) obligations and best practices.

Skills Required:

• Strong business, procurement and contracting experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Numerate and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills Desired:

• CIPS Level 4 or above, public sector contracting knowledge and experience (including application of EU Regulations), knowledge of MoD procurement processes, and experience of using e‑procurement tools.
• Full Driving License desirable to facilitate supplier visits.

Clearance Requirements:

• BPSS Pre‑screening required to start.

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 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)
• Flexible 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:

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD’s materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs).

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 front line 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 career development plans that enhance your future.

Original Posting

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.

Pay Range

£32,600.00 - £38,400.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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, visit 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 such as 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, 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.