Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager – Defence
Core
Senior Commercial and Procurement Manager supporting UK Defence clients in delivering outcomes across the end-to-end commercial lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC commercial/procurement manager (defence sector)
Builds
End-to-end contract management, supplier strategies, and commercial assurance for defence projects
Domain
Defence industry + Public Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Procurement principles and practices, Contract management, Contract placement (sourcing), Programme and portfolio management, Tender evaluation, Commercial strategy development, Supplier relationship management, Category management, Stakeholder engagement, Risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Defence and Security Public Contracting Regulations (DSPCR) training, Public Contract Regulations (PCR) knowledge, Procurement Act 2023 knowledge, Professional qualification in Business/Procurement/Law/Project Management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and implement effective contract and supplier management strategies, Proactively monitor supplier performance, Lead teams and provide strategic direction, Deal with clients on complex and contentious issues, Conduct business analysis and problem solving, Ensure governance and compliance with internal policy and legal frameworks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
