Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, United Kingdom
iO Associates - UK/EU
Posted today
Procurement Manager - Defence
Are you a Procurement / Commercial Manager who is fed up with your current position? iO Associates have partnered with a global brand spread across 45 countries who are looking for a Procurement / Commercial Manager to join their team.
We are currently seeking applications from Procurement/Commercial Managers who are interested in working in a variety of sectors. The client is supporting a number of clients to deliver a range of high value, critical projects and programmes.
In this Procurement/Commercial Manager role, your responsibilities could include:
1. Contract Administration
2. Sourcing
3. Sales
4. Contract Management Disposals
5. Corporate activities
With numerous sites across the UK, this role isn't tied to one location; you can be commutable to any of the clients' sites.
Job Objectives
* Provide expert procurement strategy and guidance to Defence clients.
* Manage procurement processes, ensuring compliance with Public Sector and regulatory standards.
* Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with client goals.
* Prepare tender documents and oversee tendering processes.
* Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts independently or collaboratively.
* Build strategic supplier relationships.
* Deliver end-to-end procurement services for major projects.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in procurement within defence, construction, or infrastructure.
* Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4, JCT, and UK Government procurement processes (e.g., QDC, DSPCR, PCR).
* Skilled in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and problem-solving.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
* Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Commercial Management, Business, Law) and working towards or holding a CIPS qualification.
* Must be a sole British citizen residing in the UK and able to obtain necessary security clearance.
What is on offer to you:
* Up to £90,000
* Pension match of 5%
* Private Medical Insurance
* Permanent Health Insurance
* Training / upskilling allowance per employee
* 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
* Hybrid working
If this role sounds like it could be a good fit for your next role, I would like to hear from you. We can have a confidential chat and run through the role in more detail at a time that suits you.
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