Procurement Business Graduate

Job Description

Procurement Business Graduate | Leonardo S.p.A.

The Tone:
This is a 2-year full-time graduate programme for a Procurement Business Graduate at Leonardo UK – Helicopter Division, based in Yeovil, UK, with a hybrid working model. As a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, Leonardo, with 8,500 employees across 9 UK sites, is committed to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. This role provides an opportunity for new graduates to launch their careers, make a tangible impact on real-world projects, and develop into leading business professionals within the aerospace industry.

The TL;DR
• Role: Procurement Business Graduate
• Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Location: Hybrid United Kingdom(England)
• Team: Procurement & Supply Chain Department, with opportunities for cross-functional placements.
• Mission: To gain practical experience across a wide spectrum of procurement disciplines and develop essential business skills within the aerospace and defence sector.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop Procurement Expertise: Gain comprehensive insight and practical experience across various procurement disciplines, including Operational, Customer Support, Indirect Procurement, Category Sourcing, and Contract Management, to understand the diverse world of aerospace procurement.
• Manage Sourcing & Negotiation: Actively participate in sourcing events, competitive bidding processes, and supplier negotiations to secure optimal terms and ensure the efficient acquisition of goods and services.
• Execute Purchase Processes: Handle the end-to-end purchasing process by sending tenders and Requests for Quotation (RFQs), appraising submitted quotations, raising Purchase Orders (POs), and processing Order Acknowledgements.
• Support Supplier Relations: Address and resolve supplier issues, queries, and requests for amendments to maintain effective and collaborative relationships throughout the procurement cycle.
• Engage Lifecycle Processes: Become involved in the full Procurement Life Cycle, from initial supplier qualification and validating requisitions, through to the issuance of Purchase Orders, ensuring adherence to established procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level graduate position requiring a minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Business-related subject.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is required, as this is a graduate development programme. Successful applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance.
• Skills: Foundational understanding of business principles, analytical aptitude for evaluating data, and effective communication for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.