Assistant Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Commercial Defence company based in Bristol is seeking an experienced Assistant Procurement Manager. In this hybrid role, you will manage complex procurement projects tied to critical programmes, driving supplier strategy and contract negotiations. Join a dynamic team with excellent career progression opportunities in a values-driven environment.

Benefits

Career progression and personal development support

Fantastic Bonus

Hybrid work flexibility

Strong work-life balance culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally in Defence, Aerospace, Maritime, or Engineering.
• Experience with supplier metrics and strong analytical skills.
• Ambitious, driven individual looking to grow into a Procurement Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement process from RFQ through to contract award.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and cost-saving programmes.
• Build and manage key supplier relationships to ensure performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

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Client:

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd

Location:

bradley stoke, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Bristol (Hybrid Working)

OTE up to £75K

Great Opportunity To Help Drive Strategic Procurement

We are working on behalf of a globally respected Commercial Defence company seeking an experienced, commercially astute Assistant Procurement Manager to strengthen its Bristol-based Commercial team.

Offering an excellent working environment and the opportunity to assist with leading a cohesive talented team.

You’ll play a pivotal role in managing complex procurement projects across engineering, defence, and manufacturing supply chains—supporting mission-critical programmes for clients including Rolls-Royce and the MoD.

The Opportunity:

This is a progressive role ideal for a procurement professional ready to take the next step in their career. Working closely with the Procurement Lead, you will be responsible for supplier strategy, sourcing excellence, contract negotiations, and driving operational improvements across a high-value portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the procurement process from RFQ through to contract award

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives, cost-saving programmes, and risk mitigation

• Build and manage key supplier relationships to ensure performance and value

• Oversee order book integrity, contract compliance, and ERP data accuracy

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with project deliverables

• Contribute to commercial negotiations and supplier development strategies

• Ensure alignment with contractual terms, KPI frameworks, and long-term agreements

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain (preferrably within Defence, Aerospace, Martitme or Engineering)

• Strong negotiation, contract management, and analytical skills

• Confident working with ERP systems and supplier metrics

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to delivery

• Ambitious, driven, and looking to grow into a Procurement Manager role

Why Join?

• Be part of a high-performing, values-driven team

• Excellent career progression and personal development support

• Fantastic Bonus

• Hybrid flexibility and a strong work-life balance culture