About this role
Salary: £76,000 - 94,000 per year
Requirements: We are seeking an IT Applications Lead with hands-on experience deploying and configuring Procurement and Commercial toolsets, particularly SAP Ariba, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions, and supplier collaboration platforms.We have proven hands-on experience in supplier collaboration and management toolsets such as Agiloft Contract Lifecycle Management, SAP Ariba, and Supplyon.We have experience implementing end-to-end integration architectures.We have a strong understanding of data migration principles and data quality controls.We have a strong understanding of software deployment lifecycle and configuration management.We have knowledge of secure information classification and its impact on technical design, configuration, and data flows.We have experience supporting solutions across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments, including SAP ERP, middleware, and APIs.We can operate effectively in a fast-paced, multivendor, multistakeholder environment.We have strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.We have a good attitude, insight into other Procurement Platforms, and a willingness to learn. Responsibilities: We support configuration, upgrade, and integration development across SAP Ariba, Azure environments, and associated platforms.We validate technical components and configuration, including APIs, interfaces, data flows, and middleware integrations.We provide technical input into test planning and environment readiness.We identify, manage, and resolve technical risks, dependencies, defects, and issues.We work with suppliers and internal technical experts to confirm technical feasibility and solution integrity.We support the Programme Manager with technical planning, estimation, and continuous improvement initiatives.We produce and maintain high-quality technical specifications, integration documentation, and build guides.We assess technical impacts of change and ensure safe, controlled implementation across environments.We build strong relationships with programme stakeholders to support successful outcomes. Technologies: AzureCloudERPSupportSAPSecurity More:
We are Leonardo UK, and the Value Chain Management (VCM) Programme is a major digital transformation initiative within our Electronics Division and a key component of our Future Factory strategy. Our goal is to strengthen our digital capabilities and improve effectiveness and efficiency across the entire product lifecycle by enhancing supplier engagement, optimising procurement and commercial processes, and integrating external supply chains into operational delivery. This is a permanent, full-time hybrid role based in Basildon, with additional locations in Bristol, Edinburgh, Luton, and Yeovil. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package supporting wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance, including generous leave, an award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution, mental health support, financial advice, employee networks, bonus eligibility for management level and below, access to thousands of online courses, referral rewards, flexible benefits, and hybrid working. We are a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, with over 53,000 employees worldwide and 8,500 across 9 UK sites, and we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with BPSS, and additional National Security Vetting may apply, including SC or DV eligibility requirements.
last updated 36 week of 2026