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 global business.

This role is based in our Edinburgh office, with hybrid working arrangements. Applications are also accepted from other UK locations.

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.
• Own significant spend areas, managing budgets worth multiple millions of pounds annually.
• Report to the Senior Procurement Manager and contribute to key project executions.
• Support strategically important business areas.
• Join during a period 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.
• Category management experience in IT / Indirect Services.

We welcome applications even if you do not meet all the listed criteria. The most important qualities are a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role requires pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s BPSS. Additional security vetting (NSV, SC, or DV) may be required. For more information, please visit the UK government security guidelines.

Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance, including generous leave, pension schemes, mental health support, online learning, flexible benefits, and hybrid working options.

Leonardo is a leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, employing over 53,000 worldwide, with 8,500 in the UK. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. If you need accessibility support during recruitment, please let us know.

Be part of something bigger – apply now!