Job Description

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The opportunity:

Would you like to work for a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of helicopters? We are looking for a Buyer, who will work within the Helicopter division of Leonardo. A great opportunity for the right person to drive excellence in the procurement of high technology products in a world leading company.

Reporting to the Geographical Purchasing Manager, you will be a key member of the Category Management team, contributing to purchasing activities and executing the Procure-to-Pay within a certain Geography.

This role is a mixture of home based and onsite working and there will be the potential for international travel to meet suppliers.

We have a great heritage and pride ourselves both on our reputation for excellence and for providing opportunities for our people.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do as a Buyer:

• Perform transactional activities related to purchasing (PR processing, ordering, invoicing management) for all the purchase requirements along the full part lifecycle
• Interact with suppliers for issues related to ordering/ transactional activities, promptly requesting the intervention of Sub-Category teams in case of commercial/ contractual issues
• Process all the Purchase Requisitions timely and effectively, promptly requesting the support of Commodity Specialists when is needed to perform sourcing & contracting;
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders for all the requests received
• Address transactional issues associated to PO execution and acknowledgment (including invoicing management)
• Interact with internal Leonardo departments for all the matters related to PR processing and PO management;
• Contribute to achieve the throughput/ operational performance KPIs of the purchasing unit, while providing a high level of service to internal client functions;
• Verify the correctness/ accuracy of all the information reported in the PRs and Pos;
• Perform the entire low-value spot buy, including RFx, negotiation and supplier selection, in alignment with the Purchasing Coordinator.

What we need from you:

• Qualifications: Proven ability in an equal procurement or commercial role

• Knowledge of tools and systems to support purchasing activities

• Understanding of the operational functioning of ERP systems used for the correct management and sharing of data, flows and documents useful for the correct functioning of the Supply Chain

• Strong communication skills i.e. to apply effective approaches to supplier management

• Ability to understand & shape Procurement & Supply Chain activities to transform them into business impact

• Ability to apply main national agreement, contract types and structures alongside applicable legislation, practices, procedures and negotiation strategies in order to ensure best governance setting for the company

• Knowledge and application of Account management planning and implementation, methodologies, capabilities, and tools

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Life at Leonardo

With 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 (\xc2\xa3500 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 10% 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, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• 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 visit 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid

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