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Commercial​/Procurement Manager: Defence industry

BristolFull-timeFeb 20, 2026

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Position: Commercial/Procurement Manager: Defence industry sector

Commercial/Procurement Manager

Defence industry sector

Contact

Sally Davis

Contact email

Job

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Published

1 day ago

Duration

ASAP

Expiry date

Startdate

ASAP

We are hiring across multiple levels

Commercial & Procurement professionals across the commercial spectrum - Category Managers. Contract Managers, Commercial Managers, QS. Cost Control Defence industry experience essential

Key responsibilities

  • End-to-end contract management
  • Risk, performance and supplier management
  • Negotiation and continuous improvement
  • Governance, compliance and assurance
  • Business analysis and problem solving
  • Leadership, mentoring and team development

Experience & capability

  • Strong commercial judgement across complex programmes
  • Procurement, sourcing and contract placement experience
  • Knowledge of DSPCR, PCR and/or Procurement Act 2023
  • Supplier and category management expertise
  • Ability to operate on contentious and high-risk issues

Qualifications

Defence and security contracting experience highly valued

Working model

Approx. 60% client site / office attendance (flexible by role)

Important

Due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be able to achieve UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).

Already holding SC is desirable, but not essential.

If you have defence experience in a procurement, commerical, contract management, cost control or QS role and want a confidential conversation, send your CV for an initial call.

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Job details

Type
Full-time
Location
Bristol
Posted
Feb 20, 2026

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