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Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Procurement Manager

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVenegono Superiore, Italy

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Engineering is preferred, or a degree in another technical discipline.
  • At least 5–10 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Program Management.
  • Knowledge of Leonardo internal processes and supply-chain processes in its aircraft or helicopter divisions.
  • Knowledge of direct-material purchasing processes, strategic sourcing, contracting, negotiation, cost analysis and spend reduction, procurement planning, critical-supplier management, and supplier performance indicators.
  • Program management experience, including control of schedules, costs, and quality; risk analysis; and recovery planning for supply delays.
  • Understanding of aerospace and defense industrial and production processes, defense and aeronautical regulations, trade compliance including import/export licenses, and complex products with long development cycles.
  • Knowledge of cost management, business cases, make-or-buy analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and cost-variation analysis during a program.
  • Good English proficiency, minimum B2.
  • Experience using ERP systems, specifically SAP; data analysis and reporting; advanced Microsoft Excel; and Program Management and Project and Portfolio Management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy program requirements, schedules, and cost targets through kickoffs and follow-ups with the relevant divisional and corporate purchasing units.
  • Prepare and manage the Procurement Plan.
  • Coordinate procurement actions across purchasing categories by working with the buyers responsible for the relevant commodities.
  • Coordinate with Procurement units on purchasing activities with suppliers.
  • Manage business relationships with suppliers specific to the program.
  • Support Procurement units in managing strategic suppliers shared across multiple programs.
  • Support new equipment sourcing activities while retaining program responsibility.

About the Company

Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Leonardo operates in aerospace, defense, and security, designing and manufacturing advanced technologies for militaries, intelligence agencies, and defense contractors. Its products combine hardware, software, and services and are delivered through subsidiaries in the US (DRS, Electronics US, Critical Infrastructure, Aircraft and Aerostructures US). It differentiates itself with a broad, diversified portfolio and end-to-end support from development to sustainment, plus training and customer service. Its goal is to provide reliable, state-of-the-art capabilities to defense, intelligence, and civil infrastructure customers while maintaining strong support and training.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rome, Italy
Founded
2022

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