Leonardo
IT Implementation Specialist VCM
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Implementation Specialist in Value Chain Management (VCM) – Procurement & Commercial Tools
Salary & Salary Framework
Anywhere within £50,000 – £70,000 (Pay falls within Leonardo UK’s grade-based salary framework, reflecting an approved band benchmarked against external market standards. Exceptions are managed via governance controls to maintain internal equity.)
Your Impact The Value Chain Management (VCM) Programme is a critical digital transformation initiative under Leonardo UK’s Electronics Division, driving efficiency and innovation across our Future Factory strategy.
This role focuses on deploying, configuring, and integrating Procurement and Commercial toolsets, such as SAP Ariba, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, and supplier collaboration platforms. As an Implementation Specialist, you’ll work closely with stakeholders to deliver seamless implementations, ensuring robust technical foundations for improved supplier engagement, procurement optimisation, and integrated supply chains.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the configuration, upgrade, and integration of SAP Ariba, Azure environments, and associated platforms.
- Validate technical specifications, including APIs, interfaces, data flows, and middleware integrations.
- Contribute to test planning and environment readiness with technical oversight.
- Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve technical risks, defects, dependencies, and issues.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal experts to validate feasibility and solution integrity.
- Support the Programme Manager in technical planning, estimation, and process improvements.
- Produce high-quality technical specs, integration documentation, and build guides.
- Analyse impact of changes, ensuring controlled and safe implementation across environments.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships to drive successful programme outcomes.
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What You’ll Bring
Essential:
- Hands-on experience in supplier collaboration platforms, including:
- SAP Ariba
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems (e.g., Agiloft)
- Supplier relationship management (SRM) tools
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end integration architectures (e.g., B2B portals, API integrations).
- Ability to navigate SAP ERP systems, middleware, and APIs across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Understanding of data migration principles, data quality controls, and secure information classification (e.g., Official, Official Sensitive).
Must Have:
- Proficiency with software lifecycle and configuration management.
- Experience operating in multivendor/multistakeholder environments.
- Excellent written/verbal communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with Procurement Platforms beyond the list above.
- Eagerness to learn new tools, approach problems innovatively, and collaborate effectively.
Security Clearance
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is mandatory.
- Additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, including eligibility checks for:
- The Security Check (SC)
- Developed Vetting (DV)
For further information: Leonardo Security & Vetting Portal
Why Join Us?
Drawing on Leonardo’s rich global expertise, our unwavering commitment drives you forward—whether professionally or personally. Here’s how we support you:
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Benefits & Perks
- ✅ Flexible leave: Up to 24 days total (20 core + 12 flexi-days annually)
- ✅ Caring future: An award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
- ✅ Thiving wellbeing: Guided access to:
- Employee Assistance Programme (mental health support)
- Financial and career advice
- Employee-led networks (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Ethnicity)
- ✅ Rewarding Work: Bonus scheme eligibility for all staff
- ✅ Never Stop Learning: Free annual access to 4,000+ courses via Coursera & LinkedIn Learning
- ✅ Refer a friend: Competitive referral rewards!
- ✅ Tailored Luxury: Spend up to £500 yearly on tailored benefits:
- Private healthcare, dental, family cover
- Tech discounts, rewards, or gym memberships
- ✅ Flexible working: Handle workload remotely with hybrid working options
Find out more: Benefits Overview
Our Company:
- Industry leaders: Leonardo powers Aerospace, Defence, and Security across 53,000+ employees globally (8,500 in the UK).
- Society innovators: Employees live the vision—shaping technology that protects and advances the world.
- Inclusive culture: We foster a workplace where everyone grows. If you require accessibility accommodations, we’re committed to supporting you.
Contact info
- Location: Basildon (with additional SAS support teams in Bristol, Edinburgh, Luton, and Yeovil)
- FAQs:
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- Target salary: **£60,000 (£**0,000 – £75,000 range subject to experience)
- Contract: Permanent
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