Senior Sub-Contract Buyer — Hybrid, High-Impact Procurement

Leonardo; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel opportunities

Competitive salary package

Industry leading pension

Learning and development

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Sub-Contract Buyer to drive procurement strategy across bid, delivery and support phases. You will manage sub-contracts, lead procurement activities within the project area, and coordinate with Bid Management and Project Management to optimize value and minimize risk.

The role offers hybrid working and UK travel. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, you’ll shape procurement strategies across the full lifecycle, maintain an orderly order book (e.g., SAP),

Qualifications

• High level knowledge of applying procurement competencies to project work.
• Experience with sub-contracts in project delivery and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance in sub-contracts and manage procurement activities within the project area.
• Lead sub-contract delivery across bid, delivery and support phases.
• Coordinate with Bid Management and Project Management to shape procurement strategy and risk controls.
• Draft and negotiate contract terms, ensuring adherence to company policies.

Skills

Sub-Contracts management

Procurement governance

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project procurement

Supplier relations

Tools

SAP

Job description

Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Sub-Contract Buyer to drive procurement strategy across bid, delivery and support phases. You will manage sub-contracts, lead procurement activities within the project area, and coordinate with Bid Management and Project Management to optimize value and minimize risk.

The role offers hybrid working and UK travel. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, you’ll shape procurement strategies across the full lifecycle, maintain an orderly order book (e.g., SAP),