Procurement and Contracts Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Arguile Search
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a Procurement Manager specializing in defense procurement, requiring SC Clearance and based in the Greater Bristol Area. The position involves overseeing procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The role offers flexibility for occasional remote work and is classified as outside IR35. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and experience in strategic sourcing and vendor management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee procurement activities and manage supplier relationships.
- Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
- Optimize supply chain efficiency through strategic sourcing and vendor management.
- Monitor contract performance and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Skills:
- Proven skills in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Vendor Management.
- Experience in Contract Negotiation and Strategic Sourcing.
- Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving skills.
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of Compliance and Regulatory Requirements.
- Familiarity with public and private sector procurement practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (CIPS or equivalent) are a plus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
OUTSIDE IR35 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT MANAGERS – Public procurement experience
Company Description
Arguile Search specializes in recruitment for complex contract roles, connecting organizations with professionals who make a strategic impact. We focus exclusively on contract-critical positions such as Commercial, Legal, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Quantity Surveying (QS). Offering both permanent placements and agile contractors, we serve numerous sectors, including IT, Aerospace and Defence, Infrastructure, as well as Central Government and NHS bodies. Being employee-owned, we are committed to exceptional service, partnership, and performance.
Role Description
This is a contract role for a Procurement Manager – DEFENCE, needing SC Clearance, situated in the Greater Bristol Area with the flexibility to work from home occasionally. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and optimizing supply chain efficiency. Tasks include strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring.
Qualifications
- Proven skills in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Vendor Management
- Experience in Contract Negotiation and Strategic Sourcing
- Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving skills
- Technology procurement
- SC clearance is required due to the nature of this role
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Understanding of Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Familiarity with public and private sector procurement practices
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Relevant certifications (CIPS or equivalent) are a plus
Working at a really fast paced in an evolving company – OUTSIDE IR35
Get in touch- 0161 445 3947