Senior Sub-contract Buyer

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation

Luton, United Kingdom
Not specified; bonus scheme eligible for managemen...
Hybrid
Lead delivery of sub-contract activities
Negotiate complex agreements and risk mechanisms
Translate customer requirements into commercial documents
The Senior Sub-Contract Buyer position at Leonardo Worldwide Corporation in Luton, UK, requires a skilled professional to manage complex subcontract commitments in the Combat Air sector. The role demands strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and collaboration within cross-functional teams while offering a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits package

Job Summary

  • This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive within the Combat Air sector by managing complex sub-contract commitments for both Production and Development Integrated Project Teams.
  • The successful candidate will translate complex early concept customer requirements into commercial documents and ensure careful flowdown to subcontractors for project execution.
  • Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12 additional flexi-days, an award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution, and free access to over 4,000 online courses.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Senior Sub-Contract Buyer position at Leonardo Worldwide Corporation in Luton, UK, requires a skilled professional to manage complex subcontract commitments in the Combat Air sector. The role demands strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and collaboration within cross-functional teams while offering a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits package.

Salary

Not specified; Bonus scheme eligible for management level and below; Comprehensive company-funded benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead delivery of sub-contract activities
  • Negotiate complex agreements and risk mechanisms
  • Translate customer requirements into commercial documents
  • Develop robust contracts for services and deliverables
  • Mitigate commercial and contractual risks

Nice-to-have

  • Build value with strategic partners and suppliers
  • Promote customer intimacy in relationships
  • Drive strategies to influence business decisions
  • Good attitude and willingness to learn
  • Continuous improvement skills

Key Requirements

  • Degree standard technical training or professional qualification
  • MCIPS preferred or significant domain experience
  • Working knowledge of Procurement in Defence/Aerospace industry
  • Subject to UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard screening
  • Potential requirement for National Security Vetting (SC or DV)

Work Rights

Must pass UK Government security vetting (BPSS, potentially SC or DV)

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