Procurement Work, Jobs in Yeovil (with Salaries)

Indirect Procurement Category Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Yeovil
- £60,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Management
- ERP systems
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
3d
Buyer (Trading Manager) - 12 month FTC
Screwfix —Yeovil
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Agile
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
1d
Procurement and Compliance Admin Assistant
Lilley's Cider —Frome
- From £26,436.80 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Principal Buyer
Callen-Lenz —Salisbury
- From £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Cost Engineer - Construction
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Commercial Estimator (Retail Interiors)
Smithbrewer Limited —Axbridge
- £42,000 - £47,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
13d
Senior Quantity Surveyor
M Group —Bridgwater
- £70,000 - £85,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Project Controller - Mechanical Equipment / Valves
ALTEN —Taunton
- Full-time
- Military
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Kier Group —Taunton
- ERP systems
- Driving
- Contracts
6d
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Bridges Electrical Engineers —Midsomer Norton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
12d
Head of Supply Chain
Modus Furniture Ltd —Chard
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Business
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Flexitime
Quick apply
10d
Commercial Assistant/Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Corbel Conservation Ltd —Taunton
- £28,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
- Work from home
Quick apply
3d
Interim Senior Procurement Officer – Highways and Transport
Civic Recruitment Limited —Dorchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- School
Quick apply
2d
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
AmcoGiffen —Highbridge
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Cost Engineer (Nuclear New Build)
Mace —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
Roofing Contracts Manager (Full time, Permanent)
Earthy Developments —Glastonbury
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
6d
Senior Building Surveyor Projects
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £47,280 - £51,771 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Travel
- Contracts
- Annual leave
9d
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Exentec —Bridgwater
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
Senior Quantity Surveyor
AmcoGiffen —Highbridge
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Mentoring
- Contracts
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Veolia ES (UK) Limited —North Petherton
- Up to £78,600 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- No degree
- Contracts
- Employee discount
Quick apply

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Indirect Procurement Category Manager

Leonardo UK Ltd -
Yeovil

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Job details

Full-time
£60,000 - £80,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Private medical insurance
Flexible schedule
Referral programme

Qualifications

Contract management
Oracle
Management
Category management
CIPS
Procurement
ERP systems
Logistics
Leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Job Description:

Salary Range: £60,000 - £80,000

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your Impact

We are seeking a commercially driven Procurement Category Manager to lead the strategic sourcing and category management of complex spend areas, mainly related to manpower, engineering and logistics services. You will combine strong supplier management and negotiation capabilities with proven people leadership experience and the ability to operate effectively within fast-paced aerospace engineering environment.

This role is responsible for delivering value through strategic procurement initiatives, supplier performance management, cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement across Leonardo UK.

What you will do

Develop and implement procurement strategies/plan for complex indirect and operational spend areas, including but not limited to
- Manpower and contingent labour
- Freight, Import/Export and Logistics services
- Professional Services
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including:
- RFQs/RFPs
- Supplier evaluation and selection
- Contract negotiation
- Commercial management
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across operations, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance functions.
Manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure:
- Service excellence
- Cost competitiveness and Continuous improvement
- Contract compliance and governance
Identify and deliver industrial cost-savings and value-creation opportunities while maintaining operational continuity and quality standards
Lead supplier performance reviews using KPIs and contractual service level agreements
Support procurement governance, compliance, and risk management activities
Potentially manage and develop procurement team members (direct reports), providing coaching, mentoring, and performance management
Drive procurement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the function
Ensure procurement activities align with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards

What you will bring:

Experience in a Procurement Category Manager or Senior Buyer role within complex operational environments.
Significant experience managing challenging categories/results including but not limited to
- Manpower and contingent labour
- Freight, Import/Export and Logistics services
- Professional Services
Demonstrated experience of supplier negotiation and contract management involving high-value or strategically important suppliers

Previous people management or team leadership experience
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Excellent commercial acumen and analytical capability
Experience working within aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or similarly regulated industries is highly desirable
Strong understanding of procurement processes, category management methodologies, and supplier performance management
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

It would be nice if you had:

CIPS qualified or working towards MCIPS
Degree qualified in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline
Experience using ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

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. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Additional Locations:

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid

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