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

Leonardo S.p.A.; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Mental health support and wellbeing

Flexible benefits up to £500 annually

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Sub-Contract Buyer to drive procurement strategies across the full lifecycle, including bid, delivery and support phases. You will manage sub-contracts, navigate risks, and influence Integrated Project Teams while working in a matrix environment with hybrid travel across the UK and occasional overseas.

The role requires strong communication, inter-site collaboration, and a track record in procurement and contract management within Defence industry norms.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in working with Sub-Contracts that form part of the delivery of a project/programme.
• Demonstrated collaboration, communication, planning, problem solving, decision making and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to engage and influence cross-functional/cross site teams.
• Experience of negotiating contractual terms.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and governance in sub-contracts with minimum supervision.
• Accountable for procurement activities within the Project area.
• Lead the delivery of sub-contract activities for which you are responsible.
• Timely and accurate management of your order book in line with business process (e.g. SAP).
• Support the procurement interface with Bid Management and Project Management to develop the procurement value proposition and approach, flow down requirements and negotiation strategy.
• Support the development of procurement models presenting an acceptable balance between contract performance, risk and reward.
• Focal point for project and suppliers regarding contract and supply base matters.
• Promote good customer relationships in managing internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Sub-Contracts

Governance

Project procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

SAP

Tools

SAP

Job description

Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Sub-Contract Buyer to drive procurement strategies across the full lifecycle, including bid, delivery and support phases. You will manage sub-contracts, navigate risks, and influence Integrated Project Teams while working in a matrix environment with hybrid travel across the UK and occasional overseas.

The role requires strong communication, inter-site collaboration, and a track record in procurement and contract management within Defence industry norms.