Strategic Vendor Delivery Manager

Leonardo; Roma; On-site; EUR 84,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo, a global aerospace and defence group, seeks a Delivery Manager - Vendor Management for GCAP HQ in Reading, UK. You will lead end-to-end vendor delivery, govern contracts, monitor SLAs, and optimize value while aligning with programme objectives and enterprise standards.

You will act as the primary interface between vendors and internal teams, driving improvements, managing risks, and ensuring timely, compliant delivery of vendor-provided solutions within the GCAP ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in vendor management or delivery management within complex, regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor-provided products and services delivery within scope and timelines.
• Ensure contracts meet obligations, roadmaps, schedules, and quality standards.
• Drive cost optimization while complying with enterprise standards.
• Coordinate toolset selection and technology evaluations with stakeholders.
• Manage upgrades, enhancements, and decommissioning of vendor solutions.
• Monitor vendor performance metrics and reporting.

Skills

Vendor management

Delivery management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Leonardo, a global aerospace and defence group, seeks a Delivery Manager - Vendor Management for GCAP HQ in Reading, UK. You will lead end-to-end vendor delivery, govern contracts, monitor SLAs, and optimize value while aligning with programme objectives and enterprise standards.

You will act as the primary interface between vendors and internal teams, driving improvements, managing risks, and ensuring timely, compliant delivery of vendor-provided solutions within the GCAP ecosystem.