Bid Procurement Manager

1120 NG UK Limited.; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Private healthcare

Cash health plan

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Career development and progression

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Bid Procurement Manager to drive supply chain strategies across defence bids, collaborating with Business Development, Programme, Finance and Bid teams to shape compelling, deliverable supplier strategies and engage key suppliers.

You will identify and engage suppliers, manage relationships, and ensure fit-for-purpose contracts are developed in line with policy, contributing to winning business and mission-led programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting bids or proposals, ideally within defence, engineering or regulated environments.
• Strong track record of building and managing supplier relationships.
• Demonstrable negotiation experience with a focus on delivering commercial value.
• Good understanding of contract law and procurement principles.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong network of suppliers aligned to current and future business needs.
• Partner with Business Development to shape the supply chain strategy across bids and opportunities.
• Identify, engage and down‑select suppliers, ensuring the right capability, value and innovation is brought into each bid.
• Act as the central point of contact for supplier engagement, ensuring consistent and effective communication.
• Support the development and implementation of fit‑for‑purpose contracts in line with company policy.
• Contribute to bid planning, reporting and governance, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.
• Promote social value and responsible sourcing within the supply chain.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement principles

Contract law knowledge

Job description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time What’s your possible?

At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It’s what we call Defining Possible. This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.

Opportunity Overview

We’re looking for a Bid Procurement Manager to play a critical role in securing the future of our Defence and C&I programmes. Working at the heart of our bid and capture activity, you’ll partner with Business Development, Programme, Finance and Bid teams to shape compelling, competitive and deliverable supply chain strategies. You’ll be instrumental in identifying and engaging suppliers, building strong relationships, and ensuring our supply base is aligned to both current delivery and future growth. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced role where your commercial insight and stakeholder engagement will directly contribute to winning new business. If you enjoy influencing strategy, negotiating for value, and working on mission‑led programmes, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact.

Role Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong network of suppliers aligned to current and future business needs
• Partner with Business Development to shape the supply chain strategy across bids and opportunities
• Identify, engage and down‑select suppliers, ensuring the right capability, value and innovation is brought into each bid
• Act as the central point of contact for supplier engagement, ensuring consistent and effective communication
• Support the development and implementation of fit‑for‑purpose contracts in line with company policy
• Contribute to bid planning, reporting and governance, ensuring timelines and objectives are met
• Promote social value and responsible sourcing within the supply chain

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience supporting bids or proposal activity, ideally within defence, engineering or regulated environments. Strong track record of building and managing supplier relationships. Demonstrable negotiation experience with a focus on delivering commercial value. Good understanding of contract law and procurement principles. Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across teams.

Desirable

• CIPS Level 5 (or working towards)
• WorldCC or equivalent commercial accreditation
• Knowledge of international trade compliance (ITAR, EAR or similar)

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national for this clearance type. You must be able to gain and maintain UK Government SC security clearance.

Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process: [e-mail]

Benefits

• Flexible working options, including a compressed fortnight
• Private healthcare
• Cash health plan
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Performance-based bonus

Why Join Us?

A Mission to Believe In Every day, we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. Your work will directly support critical national capability and future defence innovation.

A Place to Belong and Thrive We value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute, grow and succeed. Your Career, Your Way From professional development to cross‑functional opportunities, you’ll have the support and flexibility to shape your career in a way that works for you.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.