Associate Director - Commercial Procurement - Security Cleared

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading major defence contractor seeks an Associate Director for Commercial Procurement, requiring an active security clearance and a strong background in defence. This hybrid role focuses on leading teams and driving strategic initiatives on high-profile defence programmes across the South East of England.

Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance (SC or above) is essential.
• Extensive defence procurement experience, either in private sector or MOD.
• Experience leading teams and commercial strategy within procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performing commercial teams on complex procurement.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and clients to shape strategy.
• Manage major procurement initiatives for high-profile defence projects.

Skills

Client-Facing Skills

Leadership

Strategic Commercial Direction

Job description

Job Description

Associate Director – Commercial Procurement - Security Cleared

Major Defence Contractor | South West England | Hybrid

£75,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Leadership Opportunity

Are you a security-cleared, senior procurement professional with a strong background in defence procurement? A major defence contractor is seeking an Associate Director – Commercial Procurement to lead teams on large-scale, high-value defence programmes. This is a client-facing leadership role, providing strategic commercial direction while working on some of the most high-profile defence projects in the UK.

Why Join?

• Lead high-performing commercial teams on complex defence procurement programmes.
• Work directly with senior stakeholders and clients, shaping business-critical commercial strategy.
• Engage with industry-leading defence contractors, managing major procurement initiatives.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model perfect for defence procurement professionals based across the South East of England (London, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire)

Associate Director – Commercial Procurement, desired background : -

• Active Security Clearance (SC or above) – essential.
• Extensive defence procurement experience, either in the private sector or within MOD projects.
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading teams and commercial strategy within large-scale procurement programmes.
• Expertise in any procurement category, with opportunities to work across Digital/IT, NEC/Construction, Direct/Capex & Supply Chain.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role in defence procurement, working at the highest level on mission-critical programmes.

Apply now! Send your CV to Devan at [e-mail]

Keywords: Associate Director, Defence Procurement, Security Cleared, SC Clearance, Client-Facing, IT Procurement, Digital Procurement, NEC Contracts, Construction Procurement, Capex Procurement, Supply Chain, Leadership, South East England, Hybrid Working.