Procurement Account Manager in Yeovil

Join the Procurement team at Leonardo in this Procurement Account Manager role, supporting a global high-tech organization that designs, manufactures, and supports state‑of‑the‑art helicopters from its Yeovil site. This unique opportunity requires a varied and diverse skillset with an emphasis on procurement; offering the opportunity to learn and develop with the dedicated team. You will have exposure to a wide range of functions/disciplines within the company to build a network in order to deliver the contract. This role would suit someone who is confident, proactive, and comfortable challenging the status quo. You’ll need to be able to ask the right questions, influence stakeholders at all levels, and build strong working relationships, alongside having excellent data manipulation and analytical skills.

Internally titled Procurement Programmes Specialist, this is a role with significant responsibility and influence across the business. This is a level 6 role on our Salary and Career Progression (S+CPF) framework.

What you will do as Procurement Account Manager:

• You will be accountable to deliver promises made by the purchasing team with regards to budget, lead time and quality.
• You will be required to set up mechanisms to be able to report progress on a monthly basis.
• You will be the conduit between the buyers, programmes and the other functions to ensure the buyers get what they need to be able to place orders on time, as well as ensuring the functions have all the information they need from Procurement.
• Any new items required by the customer, needing to be developed, will also sit under your accountability holding the purse strings for your allotted customer.
• You will be assigned one or more customer projects that you will own cradle to grave as the Integrated Project Team (IPT) lead for Procurement.
• You are not a programme manager, but you will be managing elements of a programme.
• You are not a buyer, but will need to act on their behalf ensuring they have what they need.
• You are not a data analyst, but will be manipulating information across several software platforms to create reports.
• You are the main interface between purchasing and the rest of the company and this is most effective in person/on site however flexible working is available, giving you an opportunity to work from home.

What you’ll bring:

• You will represent Procurement within an Integrated Project Team so you will need to have knowledge of the procurement process.
• Confident communicator with the ability to gather key information, challenge appropriately when needed, and build effective working relationships across all levels of the business through excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment, managing a demanding workload and prioritising tasks effectively.
• Proactive and adaptable, with the willingness and capability to embrace new challenges and develop new skills with support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Excel, with strong skills in PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas.
• Experienced in manipulating large data sets and producing accurate, insightful reports.

What would be an advantage:

• Experience managing similar activities within a comparable sector.
• Knowledge of, or experience within, the aerospace industry.
• Familiarity with SAP systems and processes.

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).

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.
• 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 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.

Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid