Overview
As a Commercial / Procurement Manager, you will support UK Defence clients across the end-to-end commercial lifecycle. You join a Defence-focused team delivering world-class outcomes for public and private sector projects. You’ll tackle procurement, contract management, risk, and supplier performance to maximize value, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers exposure to high-stakes defence programs and a hybrid work approach that balances client needs with flexible working. Join us to help shape secure, efficient procurement and drive continuous improvement.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- balance work-life
- inclusive environment
- equal opportunity employer
- flexible working arrangements
- opportunity to affect change
Responsibilities
- Procurement and commercial strategy
- End-to-end contract management
- Risk and performance management
- Negotiation and continuous improvement
- Governance and compliance with policies and legal frameworks
- Business analysis and problem solving
- Supplier relationship and category management
Key requirements
- Applied knowledge of procurement principles and practices with experience in procurement, contract management, and/or sourcing
- Ability to identify and manage risk using procurement/commercial tools and strategies
- Understanding of programme, portfolio, and project management tools
- Supporting procurement and tendering processes with commercial judgement
- Proactive monitoring of supplier performance to maximize contract value and drive improvement
- team collaboration
- problem solving
- continuous improvement mindset
- procurement principles
- risk management tools
- programme/portfolio/project management tools
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