Procurement Manager (Strategic & Commercial) - Defence

Procurement Manager (Strategic & Commercial) - Defence

Posted 1 day ago by IO Associates

£550 Per day
Outside
Onsite
Bristol, UK

Summary: The Procurement Manager (Strategic & Commercial) role focuses on providing strategic procurement solutions for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in Bristol. The position requires extensive experience in MOD procurement processes and the ability to work closely with clients on a critical 3-month programme. Candidates must possess ACTIVE SC clearance and be available to work on-site 1-2 days per week. The role offers a competitive day rate and the potential for extension based on programme needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic procurement and commercial consultancy for MOD projects.
  • Oversee procurement procedures and processes related to novel technologies.
  • Collaborate with clients in Bristol to develop procurement routes to market.
  • Contribute to the expansion of procurement frameworks and legislation.

Key Skills:

  • Strategic Procurement Management.
  • Procurement process design.
  • Vast MOD procurement experience.
  • Experience with UAS/RAS or Novel Systems procurement.

Salary (Rate): £550 per day

City: Bristol

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Procurement Manager (Strategic & Commercial) - Defence

Role: Strategic Procurement/Commercial Consultant

Location: Bristol - 1-2 day per week.

Day rate: Up to £550p/d Outside IR35

Are you an experienced Procurement Consultant with an intricate knowledge of MOD procurement and bringing about strategic solutions for procurement routes to markets & frameworks?

We're looking for a procurement/commercial consultant to join a 3 month programme looking at MOD routes to procure for novel technologies.

The role would suit someone who has worked directly with MOD or via a consultancy on over viewing procurement procedures and processes.

Whilst the initial scope of the work is 3 months, the programme itself is critical to Government & MOD spending and will likely expand further as the frameworks and procurement legislation grows and is reviewed.

Given the nature of the work the role requires ACTIVE SC clearance and the ability to work with the customer in Bristol 1-2 days per week.

Skills;

  • Strategic Procurement Management
  • Procurement process design
  • Vast MOD procurement experience.
  • Experience with UAS/RAS or Novel Systems procurement would be highly beneficial.

If you're available immediately or within the next 1-2 weeks then please get in touch and it would be great to speak.