Associate Director - Commercial Procurement - Security Cleared

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a security-cleared Associate Director in Commercial Procurement to lead teams on high-value defence programmes. This hybrid role offers the chance to work directly with senior stakeholders, shaping critical commercial strategies while managing major procurement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in defence procurement, strong client-facing skills, and a proven track record in leading teams. This is a unique opportunity to influence mission-critical programmes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in defence procurement, preferably within MOD projects.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performing teams on complex defence procurement programmes.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to shape commercial strategy.

Skills

Defence Procurement

Client-Facing Skills

Leadership

Commercial Strategy

Job description

Associate Director - Commercial Procurement - Security Cleared

Major Defence Contractor | South East 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.