Senior Sub-Contract Buyer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Senior Sub-Contract Buyer in Edinburgh. The role involves creating Supplier Contracts, ensuring compliance with internal governance, and supporting project lifecycle management. Candidates should possess negotiation skills, attention to detail, and experience in contract terms. A professional background in procurement or contract management, alongside SAP knowledge, is preferred. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Free mental health support

Bonus scheme eligibility

Free access to online courses

Referral programme financial reward

Up to £500 for flexible benefits

Flexible hours with hybrid options

Qualifications

• Exposure to understanding of Contract Terms & Conditions.
• Working knowledge of Trade/Export Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Creation of Supplier Contracts for commercial compliance.
• Prepare Request For Quotation and Contract documentation.
• Conduct market analysis for Supplier pricing.
• Execute cost negotiation of Supplier pricing.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering for supply sourcing.
• Manage Supplier delivery performance throughout contract lifecycle.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Good Communication skills

Ability to influence

Innovative

Education

CIPS preferred but not essential

Tools

MS Office

SAP knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Your Impact

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Edinburgh Procurement function as a Senior Sub‑Contract Buyer in our Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business.

You will be responsible and accountable for the creation of Supplier Contracts to ensure commercial compliance in line with internal and external governance, contributing towards developing appropriate sourcing strategies at all phases of the product lifecycle and the management and delivery of material pricing required for Bids.

What you will do

• Responsible for putting in place the appropriate Commercial Agreements, including but not limited to, internal and external Customer flow downs, NDA's, TAA's and Export Licences etc.
• Prepare the relevant Request For Quotation and Contract documentation packs such as Bid Packs, Contractual Terms, Price Agreements and Statements of Work.
• Responsible for creating and presenting Contract Compliance packs for internal audit and to external Government bodies or their Agencies.
• Market analysis of Supplier pricing to ensure price reasonableness is achieved and reported (benchmarking).
• Plan and execute cost negotiation of Supplier pricing and provide reporting for internal / external Audit.
• Provide analysis of material pricing to support the Product Cost Review Boards for NPI, with a view to highlighting cost reduction opportunities in line with declared project / product targets.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to understand our product route maps so market research can be undertaken to identify capable and sustainable sources of supply.
• Identify and encourage Supplier competition for material requirements, utilising the Supply Review Board (SRB) process as an enabler.
• Prepare varied Lifecycle Management reporting such as Procurement Plans to outline the status and progress of material sourcing, Contracting Compliance and Bid Support.
• Responsible for the management of Supplier delivery performance (of NPI Contracts) throughout the Contract lifecycle in line with defined Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
• Responsible for managing the material budget associated with NPI, reporting on aspects such as Revenue Forecasting and Estimate to Complete.
• Identify and manage risk and opportunity, working collaboratively with Suppliers and other Integrated Project Team members.
• Deploy the appropriate SAP activity in order to carry out your job effectively, especially in relation to the creation of compliant Contracts.

What you’ll bring

• CIPS preferred but not essential
• Exposure to / understanding of Contract Terms & Conditions
• Working knowledge of Trade / Export Compliance
• Good Negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence
• Attention to detail
• Good Communication skills (written & oral)
• IT skills (MS Office & SAP knowledge preferred)
• Innovative

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 (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