Consultant/Senior Consultant/Manager, Complex Procurement, GPS Strategy & Transformation, Defence & Security

Overview

In this role, you will support public sector clients—especially Defence and security-focused programmes—in designing and delivering complex procurements. You will join a collaborative Transformation team, shaping strategies, supplier engagement, and contract models to drive value and better services for citizens. You’ll work across strategy, solution design, and implementation with cross-functional experts. The opportunity offers hybrid working in Bristol, London, or Manchester and a path to meaningful impact in a mission-driven organisation.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working policy
• development opportunities
• focus on wellbeing
• inclusive culture
• flexible working arrangements
• purpose-driven culture

Responsibilities

• Draft procurement and commercial strategies with options and evaluation plans
• Contribute to key procurement documentation (PQQs, ITN/ITPD, Heads of Terms, Contracts)
• Generate analysis to support solution development and change
• Support negotiations between Defence/Public Sector and suppliers
• Develop contract management operating models
• Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams on procurement strategies and business case activities
• Build strong client and third-party relationships
• Coordinate with Digital Strategy, Innovation, Cyber Security, and Data Analytics teams
• Continuously develop personal skills and share insights

Key requirements

• Experience navigating complex procurement landscapes in defence or government
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving
• Knowledge of procurement regulations
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Strong project management under tight timelines
• Ability to lead a workstream within a broader team project
• Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and build relationships

• problem-solving
• communication
• collaboration
• procurement strategy
• contract management
• vendor negotiations

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