THE OPPORTUNITY

Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics, delivering mission-critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare, and surveillance across land, sea, and air.
We’re currently looking for a Sub-Contract Manager to join our Procurement team in Edinburgh, supporting the Radar Surveillance line of business.
This is a pivotal role in our Aftermarket & Support area—where you will contribute to long-term customer support. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape procurement strategies, solve complex challenges, and make a meaningful impact on key programmes.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and enjoy driving results, this is the opportunity for you.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who is not only technically capable but also forward-thinking and confident in building relationships across the business. You should be:

• Proactive and self-driven, with the ability to take initiative and lead by example
• A strong communicator, able to build trust with stakeholders and suppliers
• Analytical and curious, with a passion for understanding problems and creating practical solutions
• Collaborative, with a team-first mindset and the ability to work across functions

WHY JOIN OUR PROCUREMENT TEAM?

At Leonardo, you will be part of a motivated team where your ideas matter and your growth is supported. You will enjoy autonomy in your role, access to development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in a globally recognised organisation.
If you’re looking for a role that’s both challenging and rewarding—and want to be part of a forward-thinking, high-performing team

In this varied and engaging role, you will:

• Lead sub-contract management and related procurement activities across multiple programmes
• Drive supplier performance through regular engagement, business reviews, and proactive risk management
• Play a key role in developing aftermarket solutions, often operating independently to deliver outcomes
• Act as the procurement lead within cross-functional teams—working closely with engineering, production, commercial, and project colleagues
• Draft and negotiate commercially complex agreements and business case models that support programme success
• Translate aftermarket project requirements into clear commercial frameworks and negotiate these with suppliers
• Identify and mitigate risks around contracts, IPR, liabilities, and currency exposure
• Shape procurement strategies throughout the full project lifecycle, working closely with the production procurement team to identify joint opportunities
• Prepare and review Statements of Work (SoW) and contract documentation in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Prepare and maintain a range of Lifecycle Management (LCM) reporting tools, including Procurement Plans to track material sourcing, contracting compliance, and bid support status.
• Provide insightful analysis of material pricing to support Product Cost Review Boards for support requirements, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation aligned with project targets
• Manage end-to-end sourcing tasks including Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Purchase Order (PO) placement using SAP
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the function
• Ensure compliance with export regulations, third-party rights, and internal governance frameworks