Procurement Contract Manager (Bristol area)
Our client is seeking a Procurement Contract Manager to support defence clients, based in the Bristol area. This is a strong opportunity for a procurement professional who wants exposure to high-profile defence programmes, operating in a regulated environment.
Working pattern: Hybrid - onsite 1-3 days per week (site location within the Bristol area).
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of procurement and contract management activity across defence-facing programmes
- Support sourcing strategy development aligned to commercial and programme priorities
- Manage supplier engagement, tender activity (where required), negotiation and contract award support
- Provide commercial/procurement advice to internal stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle
- Support contract mobilisation and ongoing supplier/contract performance management
- Maintain reporting on progress, risks, and commercial outcomes
Job Requirements:
- Experience in procurement / contract management within a regulated environment
- Security Clearance (SC) strongly preferred (support available to obtain SC if not currently held)
- MOD/defence procurement experience ideal, but strong public sector procurement backgrounds will also be considered
- Confident stakeholder management and able to work across multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits:
- Permanent salary: £55,000-£65,000
- Hybrid working with regular onsite collaboration (1-3 days/week)
- Opportunity to support major defence clients and develop long-term capability in this space
If you're an experienced Procurement Contract Manager (or can be supported through SC clearance) and you're open to Bristol-area hybrid working, please get in touch to discuss.
