Job Description:

Your Impact

Drive strategic impact behind the scenes – join Leonardo as an Indirect Procurement Category Manager.

Ready to take control of high-value procurement strategies that power world-class defence and electronics systems? At Leonardo’s Electronics Division, your expertise in indirect procurement will directly influence innovation, efficiency, and operational excellence across a cutting-edge global business.

This role is based in our Edinburgh office, with hybrid working arrangements available across the UK.

As an Indirect Procurement Category Manager, you will:

• Work within the UK Indirect Procurement team at Leonardo UK.
• Manage complex, strategic procurement projects, including IT and professional services.
• Focus on strategic sourcing and contract negotiations to maximize cost efficiency and business value.
• Take ownership of significant spend areas, managing budgets worth multiple millions of pounds annually.
• Report to the Senior Procurement Manager and contribute to the successful execution of key projects.
• Support strategically important areas of the business.
• Join at an exciting time of growth and transformation within the procurement team.

What you will bring

• Experience in IT/Indirect Services strategic sourcing, planning, and execution.
• Experience in IT/Indirect Services contract drafting, negotiations, and management.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• IT/Indirect Services Category Management experience.

We welcome applications even if you do not have experience in all areas listed. The most important qualities are a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role requires pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s BPSS. Additional security checks such as SC or DV clearance may be required. For more information, please visit the UK Government security guidance.

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive benefits package supporting wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance, including:

• Time to Recharge: Up to 12 additional flexi-days annually.
• Secure your Future: An award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing: Free mental health support, financial advice, and employee networks promoting inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding Performance: Eligibility for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a Friend: Financial rewards through our referral program.
• Flexible Benefits: Up to £500 annually on benefits like private healthcare, dental, tech discounts, and gym memberships.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid options available; discuss part-time possibilities with us.

For a full list of benefits, visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, employing over 53,000 people worldwide, including 8,500 in the UK. We are committed to an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process.

Be part of something bigger – apply now!