Key Account Manager

Job Description:
This Key Account Manager position is a unique opportunity to play an important role within the Procurement team at Leonardo; a global high-tech company on the Yeovil site, that designs, manufactures and supports state of the art helicopters.

As the Home of British Helicopters, you will be uniquely placed to see the output of your labours every day. We have over 45,000 employees worldwide with just over 7,000 being based in the UK.

This unique opportunity requires a varied and diverse skillset with an emphasis on Procurement; offering the opportunity to learn and develop, using both on-the-job training and our myriad of e-learning platforms.

Similarly, 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 is not a job for a completer/finisher; or for the faint hearted, but for someone who is not shy to speak up, question and get answers, whilst maintaining good relationships with stakeholders of all levels, as well as being a whizz at data manipulation and analysis.

This role is internally referred to as Procurement Programmes Specialist, but don’t let the title fool you as this is a management level role within the company and carries much responsibility.

Key Responsibility Areas

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.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required
What do we need?

You will represent Procurement within an Integrated Project Team so you will need to have knowledge of the procurement process
Someone who is confident, able to get the information required and able to challenge where appropriate, whilst maintaining good relations working at many levels within the business – in other words, excellent interpersonal skills
Someone who can cope independently with high workload in a pressured environment and be able to prioritise effectively
Someone who is keen and able, with support, to embrace new challenges and to learn new skills.
Someone who is competent user of MS Office applications and able to use MS Excel effectively – using Pivots, VLookups and some understanding of formulas is a ‘must have’ and ability to confidently manipulate large data sets to create reports essential.

What would be an advantage, but if you don’t have it, it can be taught.

Some experience in managing similar activity in equivalent sector
To have some knowledge or experience of the aerospace sector
To have worked with SAP

Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

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

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based in the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location: GB – Yeovil – Lysander Rd

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid