Supply Chain Development Manager

Leonardo UK Ltd; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in Aerospace and Defence is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Wickford to enhance supplier performance and contribute to sustainable procurement initiatives. This role offers a hybrid working model with comprehensive benefits including an award-winning pension scheme and professional development opportunities. Ideal for candidates with skills in supplier management and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Award-winning pension scheme

Mental health support

Online courses access

Up to £500 on flexible benefits

Generous leave

Qualifications

• Experience with supplier compliance initiatives.
• Ability to maintain relationships with procurement teams.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the UK Procurement Supply Chain Development Plan.
• Support sustainable procurement programs.
• Engage with supply chain on compliance initiatives.

Skills

Supplier management

Risk assessment

Continuous improvement

Sustainable procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description

Your impact

Reporting into the Senior Procurement Manager, (UK Strategic Category Procurement) and forming part of the overall Procurement Capability team within the UK, the role provides an opportunity to make a tangible contribution to Procurement performance. This is achieved through the application of structured supplier management techniques designed to reduce risk or improve performance across the Procurement lifecycle, the promotion of a commitment to continuous improvement in and the development of our supply chains and the identification and evaluation of new suppliers capability to support NPI and the vetting of the supplier on-boarding process.

What you’ll bring

• Lead the definition, implementation, and achievement of a UK Procurement Supply Chain Development (SCD) Plan aimed at improving the performance and capability of suppliers, including identification of target suppliers, tools, and methodologies to apply.
• Maintain a close working relationship with UK Category Procurement Category team, Manufacturing Engineering and UK Supplier Quality to deliver shared objectives and category strategies.
• Provide support in the development and implementation of a Sustainable Procurement programme through gathering qualification data from suppliers and conducting assessments, as necessary.
• Lead supplier compliance initiatives by efficiently engaging with our supply chain on specified topics.
• Support the Demonstrated Performance reviews at site level and the corresponding UK level review. Use data/knowledge gained as a reference for supplier improvement initiatives, also collaborating with UK Category and Lines of Business to manage supplier risk.
• Support supplier pre-qualification process, including SAP Approved Suppliers list, JOSCAR participation and alignment with Leonardo corporate 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.

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Primary Location

GB - Basildon

Additional Locations

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid