Procurement Manager

We are supporting a leading firm to recruit talented Commercial & Procurement professionals to join a specialist team delivering high-profile defence and government projects. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full commercial lifecycle, from strategy and sourcing through to contract award and supplier management, on complex assignments in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and procurement activities across the project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement commercial and sourcing strategies that align with client objectives.
• Manage end-to-end contracts, including tender evaluation, negotiation and award.
• Deliver effective risk, performance and compliance management throughout contract delivery.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and apply category management techniques.
• Produce commercial analysis, reports and recommendations to inform senior stakeholders.
• Apply governance and regulatory frameworks appropriate to public-sector procurement.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in commercial management, procurement or contract management.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, sourcing strategies and supplier performance management.
• Demonstrable ability to manage commercial risk and apply judgement in sourcing decisions.
• Experience with negotiation, contract strategy development and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience in government or defence-related procurement environments.
• Understanding of contract types (e.g. NEC, JCT, FIDIC) and public sector procurement regulations (DSPCR, PCR).
• Professional qualifications in procurement, supply chain, commercial management, law or equivalent.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Commercial Management, Business, Law, Project Management).
• Working towards or holding a professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) is advantageous.
• Candidates must be UK Nationals able to obtain and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
• Ability to travel to client sites regularly (up to 3 days a week)

What's on Offer

• Exposure to high-impact defence programmes and strategic commercial work.
• Hybrid working with flexibility between client sites and home/office.
• A supportive team culture focused on development, collaboration and professional growth.