Senior Category Buyer

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation

Luton, GB
Hybrid
Manage category commitments
Translate customer requirements to suppliers
Build and foster value with suppliers
This role will involve actively working in a matrix organisation structure supporting a variety of complex assignments for Production in the Combat Air sector

Job Summary

  • This role will involve actively working in a matrix organisation structure supporting a variety of complex assignments for Production in the Combat Air sector.
  • The ability to build, foster and create value with Suppliers is essential.
  • At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance.

Matching Summary

This role will involve actively working in a matrix organisation structure supporting a variety of complex assignments for Production in the Combat Air sector.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage category commitments
  • Translate customer requirements to suppliers
  • Build and foster value with suppliers
  • Manage internal and external relationships
  • Work cross-functionally in a matrix organisation
  • Develop and negotiate robust contracts
  • Manage Export Compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Promote customer intimacy
  • Drive strategies to influence business decisions
  • Promote best practice and knowledge sharing
  • Good attitude and willingness to learn

Key Requirements

  • Technical training to degree standard, professional qualification and/or significant domain experience
  • MCIPS preferred
  • Demonstrated collaboration, communication, planning, problem solving, influencing, decision making, continuous improvement skills
  • Working knowledge of Procurement within Defence/Aerospace industry
  • Relationship building skills

Work Rights

BPSS and potentially SC/DV clearance

Tailored Resume

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