Job Description:

SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER – Integrated Mission Systems (IMS)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Do you have Procurement experience in the Aerospace and Defence Sector? Are you looking for a new opportunity to take on a new exciting role within a team?

Do you want to work for an integrated and dynamic industrial entity, focused on Aerospace, Defence and Security, at the forefront of technology and launched towards the industry of the future?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Procurement team at Leonardo, within Electronic Warfare (EW), which is a major growth area with ambitious targets over the short to medium term.

Reporting directly to the Vice President Procurement, EW & FCA, the role interfaces with an array of Suppliers, various internal functions and integrated project teams (IPTs), managing a portfolio of sub-contracts and supporting the development of new business opportunities in UK and international markets. In addition, the role includes the management and professional development of a team of Procurement people. As part of the EW Procurement function, you will work collaboratively with your peers to deliver functional Procurement objectives and strategy.

The successful candidate will have a successful track record in a Procurement management capacity ideally in the Aerospace and Defence Sector, have experience working with complex and high value sub-contracts, typically Software, Service or Training related, and demonstrate the ability to lead and manage a successful team.

• WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Accountable for Supplier relationships and performance in the Integrated Mission Systems Sector; providing end to end Procurement support with full accountability for the Procurement strategy and direction in the Sector.
• Develop innovative partnering and collaboration strategies and agreements in support of new business opportunities, including the development of new and alternative Suppliers to support future capabilities and solutions
• Accountability as the Senior Procurement Manager within the IMS Sector responsible for all aspects of functional governance, process ownership, business delivery and effective communication.
• Cross functional collaboration and working to support the Suppliers’ ability to perform to quality, cost and schedule throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Prepares monthly Procurement status reports on Programme, Resource and Supplier performance for the IMS Sector and Procurement Function
• Ensure that the appropriate commercial protections are in place such as; effective Partnering Agreements, Supply Agreements, Software Licence Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s) / Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA’s) / Export Licences etc.
• Lead Strategic Subcontractors' Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and drive Key Supplier/Partner development activities
• Create and maintain robust Procurement Plans and executable strategies in line with Life Cycle Management (LCM) principles
• Provide advice, guidance and leadership in customer and people management with the development of professional competencies for the requirements of the function.
• Ensure all necessary corporate governance (lifecycle management (LCM)) is adhered to
• Negotiate complex arrangements, including planning and creating negotiation strategies, agreements, resolving any complex issues and impasses
• Apply best practice contract management tools and techniques to ensure contractual obligations are managed and adhered to throughout life of the contract.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Has a Degree, or professional qualification (such as CIPS) and/or significant defence contracting experience
• Proven collaboration, communication, planning, problem solving, decision making and continuous improvement skills
• Proven track record in managing complex sub-contracts and Partnering business relationships
• Proven ability to engage and influence cross-functional/cross site teams.
• Proven experience in leading and developing a team of procurement professionals
• Demonstrated experience with Lifecycle Management and business processes
• Demonstrated experience of delivering strategic leadership
• Understanding of Export Control and Compliance including UK Export and ITAR.
• Has Microsoft Office knowledge and application of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Possesses excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation skills and has experience of customer negotiation
• Is proactive, tenacious, results driven
• Will travel in the UK and overseas as required

It would be nice if you had:

• Detailed understanding of Leonardo markets, products, customers and suppliers
• Understanding of Export Control and Compliance including UK Export and ITAR.

Why Leonardo?

• Leonardo is a large world class organisation and global leader. The UK business is continuing to provide growth in domestic and overseas markets.

Benefits of working for Leonardo include:

• Opportunity to Develop and accelerate career
• Development of Procurement skills
• Award Winning Pension Future Planner
• Lifestyle benefits e.g. hybrid working and flex days, gym discount, car park, coffee/restaurant subsidised
• Flexible Benefits – chosen by you
• Incentive Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement and 12 day flex allowance

Focus on Health and Wellbeing of employees

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