Procurement Manager
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England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Procurement Manager in the Defence Sector requires an experienced professional adept at managing complex contracts and procurement processes. The position involves leading procurement strategy, supplier engagement, and contract negotiation while ensuring compliance with government and defence regulations. The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering value across major defence projects. SC or DV clearance is highly desirable for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end procurement and contract management activities for defence projects
- Draft, negotiate, and manage complex contracts and subcontracts
- Ensure compliance with UK MoD/Defence procurement standards (e.g., DSPCR, DEFFORMs)
- Manage supplier relationships and performance
- Provide strategic sourcing solutions and support commercial decision-making
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in defence procurement/contract management (MoD, defence primes, etc.)
- Strong understanding of public procurement regulations and frameworks
- Experience with single-source procurement and tools like SSRO
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder, and supplier management skills
- SC or DV clearance is highly desirable (or ability to obtain)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Interim Procurement Manager – Defence Sector
Are you an experienced Contract Procurement Manager with a solid background in Defence procurement ? We're looking for sharp, strategic professionals who can manage complex contracts and procurement processes in a high-stakes environment.
About the Role:
As a Contract Procurement Manager, you’ll play a critical role in delivering value across major defence projects. You will lead procurement strategy, supplier engagement, contract negotiation, and risk management in accordance with government and defence regulations:
- Lead end-to-end procurement and contract management activities for defence projects
- Draft, negotiate, and manage complex contracts and subcontracts
- Ensure compliance with UK MoD/Defence procurement standards (e.g., DSPCR, DEFFORMs)
- Manage supplier relationships and performance
- Provide strategic sourcing solutions and support commercial decision-making
Requirements:
- Proven experience in defence procurement/contract management (MoD, defence primes, etc.)
- Strong understanding of public procurement regulations and frameworks
- Experience with single-source procurement and tools like SSRO
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder, and supplier management skills
- SC or DV clearance is highly desirable (or ability to obtain)
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