Procurement Manager in Southampton

Location: Whiteley, Hampshire, UK

Are you looking to launch your career to the next level?

Role Overview:

We are seeking a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment covering routine and non-routine matters. Working independently, the Procurement Manager will bring their procurement experience into the Procurement team and will be responsible for activities that span the entire procurement cycle: proposal, sourcing, negotiation, administration, compliance, risk management and relationship management of supplier contracts across the UK business. The Procurement Manager will typically be responsible for reviewing the work of lower level professionals for compliance and best practice.

Acquisitions will be in support of civil and defence new business proposals and current programmes as well as indirect procurement activities. The successful candidate will be required to work with suppliers to support the UK business whilst following the procurement processes and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Procurement Execution: Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle for goods and services, including RFQs, bid evaluation, negotiation, and contract award. Ensure timely conversion of requisitions to purchase orders within SLA targets.
• Supplier Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance, quality, and cost objectives are met. Monitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations and flow-down requirements (e.g., Public Contracts Regulations 2015).
• Governance & Compliance: Adhere to Leidos Commercial Procurement Manual and internal audit requirements. Maintain accurate records in procurement systems (SPO/Ivalua) and support audit readiness.
• Financial & Performance Reporting: Track procurement spend, savings, and cycle times; provide monthly reporting to programme leadership. Support cost analysis and pricing activities for bids and proposals.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; escalate issues impacting delivery or compliance.

Skills Required:

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain within a complex, regulated environment.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Familiarity with UK public sector procurement regulations and frameworks.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SPO, Ivalua) and MS Office tools.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Hold or be able to hold UK SC clearance.

Skills Desired:

• CIPS qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in defence, technology, or government programmes.
• Knowledge of cost modelling and pricing templates.

Clearance Requirements:

• BPSS Pre-screening required to Start.
• SC required for the role.
• Hold or be able to hold UK SC clearance.

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi-Time working scheme

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.