Sub-Contract Manager

Leonardo; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Procurement Project Manager to serve as a reference for Project Managers on procurement matters. You will oversee procurement plans, purchases, supplier negotiations and framework agreements, while expediting critical path activities and aligning with category plans and VMI where applicable.

The role requires coordinating supplier visits with national and international travel and managing cost estimates across the project life cycle. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Experience managing procurement activities within projects.
• Ability to prepare and update procurement plans and cost estimates.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Act as reference point for Project Managers on procurement matters.
• Manage procurement plans, purchases, suppliers and framework agreements.
• Coordinate expediting for critical path procurement activities and align with category plans.
• Certify and manage external procurement costs throughout project life cycle.

Skills

Procurement management

Budget governance

Supplier negotiations

Cross-functional liaison

Project coordination

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £59,000 - £70,000

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your impact

You will act as a point of reference for Project Manager(s) on all matters concerning Procurement. You will manage Procurement activities within the project(s): prepare and update Procurement Plans, manage purchases and suppliers and negotiate framework agreements with the suppliers. You will manage the expediting for Line of Business critical path procurement activities, complete and harmonize the Procurement Plan with the Category Plan, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), certify and manage cost estimates and actual external procurement costs throughout project life cycle. Your role will include coordinating, conducting and attending supplier visits requiring both with national and international travel.

What You’ll Bring

• Ensure the respect of the purchasing budget according to the contracted business plan and contractual requirements.
• Acts as a point of reference for Project Manager(s) on all matters concerning Procurement.
• Within IPTs, manage Procurement activities within the project(s):
• prepare and update Procurement Plans,
• manage purchases and suppliers,
• negotiate framework agreements with the suppliers,
• manage the expediting for Line of Business critical path procurement activities,
• complete and harmonise the Procurement Plan with the Category Plan, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI),
• certify and manage cost estimates and actual external procurement costs throughout project life cycle,
• verify the consistency of purchase requests with demand planning
• support to define ‘should’ costing and coordinate supplier innovative product.
• Coordinating and conducting and attending supplier visits requiring both with national and international travel.
• Identify the external costs related to contract procurement and ensure, together with the Project Manager, the alignment with the purchasing budget with respect to the contracted business plan.
• Support the aggregation of future needs coming from different Procurement Plans.
• Share and discuss with Suppliers a long-term view of Business needs and purchase portfolio projection to align Supply Chain on future Business trends. Discuss feasibility plans with Suppliers to enable the Supply Chain in supporting future company Business
• Support the consolidation of business needs within a global view, managing the overall requirements

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

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.

Primary Location

GB - Southampton

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid