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Procurement Business Graduate

Leonardo
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Yeovil
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • 2-year Graduate Programme in Procurement at Leonardo UK's Helicopter Division.
  • Gain practical experience in various procurement disciplines and develop soft skills.
  • Requires a minimum 2:2 in a Business-related degree.
  • Competitive starting salary with welcome and exit bonuses.
  • Hybrid working based in Yeovil, UK.

About the Role

This is a 2-year Graduate Programme focused on Procurement within Leonardo UK's Helicopter Division. You will work on challenging projects alongside experts, with support for professional development.

What You'll Do

  • Undergo an induction into Leonardo and the Procurement & Supply Chain department.
  • Complete 4-month rotations across various procurement disciplines, potentially including an external placement.
  • Gain practical experience in sourcing events, supplier negotiations, raising Purchase Orders, and processing order acknowledgements.
  • Be involved in the full procurement lifecycle, from requisition to Purchase Order issuance.
  • Gain exposure to Operational/Customer Support Procurement, Indirect Procurement, and Category Sourcing & Contract Management.
  • Support initiatives and projects, with opportunities to visit supplier facilities.

What You'll Bring

  • A minimum 2:2 Bachelors or Masters degree in a Business-related subject.
  • Eligibility for UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, which may include National Security Vetting (NSV).

Benefits

  • Competitive starting salary and a £1,000 welcome bonus.
  • £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme.
  • Potential Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA).
  • Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
  • Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
  • Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion networks.
  • Bonus scheme eligibility for employees at management level and below.
  • Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Refer a friend programme.
  • Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits (private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.).
  • Flexible hours and hybrid working options.

Application Process

  • Applications are open now.
  • The role requires spending at least four days each week on site.

Location

  • GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd (Hybrid working)