Avionic Procurement Category Specialist

at  Leonardo UK Ltd

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Professional to join Leonardo Helicopters as a Category Specialist, within the Avionic category.
As a Procurement Category Specialist you will, primarily and in support of all Leonardo Helicopters geographical locations, lead negotiations and manage contracts with suppliers.
We can offer you the opportunity to play a leading part in strategic supplier relationships, which are key to the successful performance of specific programmes within Leonardo Helicopters.
Within this role, you could have the opportunity to travel and there will be a mix of onsite and remote working.
This role is a level 6 on our Salary & Career Progression Framework (S&CPF).

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Relevant procurement or commercial experience with proven examples of performance improvement against core objectives (e.g. cost reduction, schedule adherence, lead time reduction etc.)
• Experience of negotiation, agreement and management of contracts for complex contracts
• Degree / HNC in Business Management or Engineering (or equivalent) and/or MCIPS Corporate qualification or relevant experience within the Defence/Aerospace Sector or wider industry
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English
• A proven ability to influence internally and externally and solve problems using own initiative
• Advanced team working skills and capable of co-ordinating multi-functional team activity
• Proven ability to work in international markets.
• Able & willing to travel alone or as part of a team within the UK and overseas

You will have the opportunity to work in the Avionic area, where you will lead the end-to-end strategic, commercial and operational procurement responsibilities, including:

• Category Strategy and Scouting
• Sourcing / Negotiation / Contracting / Relationship Management
• Budget and cost control
• Contract Management / Execution