Category Manager

Job title:

Category Manager

Company:

Leonardo

Job description

Job Description:Position: IT Services / Indirect Procurement Category ManagerDescriptionWorking within the UK Indirect Procurement function, within Leonardo UK. Managing the delivery of complex strategic Services Procurement projects, including IT, with particular focus on Strategic Sourcing and Contract Negotiations to deliver optimum cost and value for the Leonardo Business.The successful candidate will be responsible for managing significant (£Ms per annum) strategic spend. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, actively managing delivery of Indirect Services procurement projects.This is a critical role supporting the delivery of important services in strategically important areas of the business. An exciting time to be joining the team.Skills, Qualifications and Attributes:

  • ESSENTIAL
  • IT / Indirect Services strategic sourcing, planning and execution
  • IT / Indirect Services contract drafting, negotiations and management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • IT / Indirect Services Category Management experience
  • Highly motivated, proactive, self-starter
  • Procurement project management experience / skills
  • Highly literate and analytical
  • DESIRABLE
  • SC Cleared
  • CIPS
  • Experience of cross site, cross functional collaborative working
  • Ability to define and implement category strategies
  • Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrable change management capability

Intrinsic Job Factors

  • Location – Edinburgh/Remote (Custom Working) – could flex on location
  • 37 hours per week / Flexible working
  • Occasional UK travel
  • Tight deadlines regular or ad-hoc

Security ClearanceYou must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit :Life at LeonardoWith a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

  • Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
  • Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
  • Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
  • Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
  • Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
  • Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
  • Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
  • Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
  • Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our company benefits please our website .Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.Primary Location: GB – EdinburghContract Type:Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Expected salary

Location

Edinburgh

Job date

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 05:39:47 GMT

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