Job Description:

Salary:  £53,000 - £58,000

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

Manage associated materials in line with MRP requirements and ensure the IPT/LOB are aware of any material issues that will affect shop floor production and significant sales milestones.  Diligently manage and maintain any internal/external dependencies ensuring the relevant IPT and material acquisition team are aware of any potential issues/risks likely to impact the delivery of material.

What you’ll bring

• Attend and support meetings in line with the demand/supply/capacity model and present supply review reports at LOB supply review.
• Create, expedite and report on all internal dependencies and be the voice into the IPT to ensure timely closure.
• Attend monthly local Contract Status Reviews (CSR’s) and present material risks/updates via the CSR material report.
• Develop appropriate relationships and act as the interface with Buyer and LOB IPT‘s to understand material issues and close them out in line with MRP requirements.
• Proactively interface with IPT and Planning Manager to mitigate production material supply risks (rebalancing supply/re planning where necessary)
• Promote a culture of Best Practice in Material Supply sharing knowledge within the function and within the wider business.
• Support management of obsolete material and proposed LTB’s to ensure seamless material supply transition in line with MRP requirements.
• Attend and support the MRB/FRB process, ensuring all external material supply information is flowed and is a conduit into execution team.
• Attend Change Control Board (CCB) and take ownership of supply actions including supplier sheet responses and impact to delivery schedule and impact to BOM/build schedule.
• Support Material Acquisition team with supplier recovery plans and communicate all relevant updates to the IPT/LOB.

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.

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