Strategic Procurement Lead — International Contracts

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to recharge

Pension 15%+

Mental health support

Coursera access

Refer a friend bonus

Private healthcare

Flexible hybrid

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking an experienced Procurement Management professional to lead subcontract and commercial delivery of complex Export EW programmes for the Integrated Mission Solutions sector, based in Luton.

The role is strategic and contract-focused, requiring management of contractual change, effective negotiation, and governance across an international supplier base to protect business interests throughout the programme lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, contracts, or subcontract management.
• Experience with export procurement, services, software, training, or other non-tangible procurement.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships across international supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Own the Procurement strategy and associated Procurement Plan including export EW Typhoon.
• Administer contracts through the full project lifecycle, including contractual change, payment milestones and programme management.
• Lead procurement aspects of Tendering, communicating risk and opportunities and handling change within contracts.
• Support contractual requirements and complex issues to meet customer governance expectations.
• Liaise with Commercial and intra-company teams to align procurement strategy with customer needs.
• Mobilise supplier agreements and change notes with strategic suppliers.
• Develop robust contracts for services and deliverables using standard and non-standard formats.
• Ensure compliance and governance for all procured items and services.

Job description

Leonardo UK is seeking an experienced Procurement Management professional to lead subcontract and commercial delivery of complex Export EW programmes for the Integrated Mission Solutions sector, based in Luton.

The role is strategic and contract-focused, requiring management of contractual change, effective negotiation, and governance across an international supplier base to protect business interests throughout the programme lifecycle.