Commercial / Procurement Manager – Defence

Turner and Townsend; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Commercial / Procurement Manager to join their Defence Team. In this role, you will engage with Defence Clients, managing procurement strategies, contract management, and risk assessment. Candidates should possess relevant experience and a professional qualification in a related field, with a commitment to excellence. The role requires hybrid working with site attendance expected 60% of the time.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management.
• Ability to identify and manage risk effectively.
• Knowledge of Government Procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Defence Clients in delivering outcomes across the commercial lifecycle.
• Manage procurement and commercial strategy.
• Handle end-to-end contract management.

Skills

Procurement principles and practices

Risk management

Contract management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Professional qualification in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, or Project Management

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking Commercial and Procurement Managers to work within the UK Defence Sector as part of our growing Defence Team.

As a Commercial / Procurement Manager at Turner & Townsend, you will work directly with our Defence Clients supporting them in delivering outcomes across the end-to-end commercial lifecycle.

The role includes functions such as Procurement and Commercial Strategy, End-to-End Contract Management, Risk and Performance Management, Negotiation and Continuous Improvement, Governance and Compliance, Business Analysis and Problem Solving, Supplier Relationship and Category Management.

About you: As a candidate for this role, you should have commercial/procurement experience and want to be part of a high-functioning team focused on delivering world-class outcomes to our Defence clients.

Required Experience and Skills: Applied knowledge of procurement principles and practices, experience with procurement, contract management, and/or contract placement, ability to identify and manage risk, understanding of programme, portfolio, and project management tools, and a background in Government Procurement processes.

Qualifications

A professional qualification in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, Project Management or a similar relevant discipline is required.

Working in teams/site attendance: We offer hybrid working, enabling employees to balance their working life with other priorities, with an expectation of being on client sites or offices 60% of the time.

Security Clearance

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

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and celebrating diversity.