Commercial / Procurement Manager – Defence

Turner & Townsend; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Bristol is seeking a Commercial / Procurement Manager to support clients in the UK Defence Sector. This role involves developing procurement strategies, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with legal frameworks. Candidates should have a professional qualification in relevant fields and experience in procurement and contract management. Hybrid working is anticipated, with site attendance approximately 60% of the time.

Qualifications

• Applied knowledge of procurement principles and practices.
• Ability to identify and manage risk effectively.
• Understanding of programme, portfolio, and project management tools.
• Supporting the delivery of procurement and tendering processes, applying commercial expertise and judgement.
• Proactively monitor supplier performance, applying strategies and tools to secure maximum value from contracts, motivating performance and driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement and commercial strategy.
• Manage end-to-end contracts and risk.
• Negotiate and foster continuous improvement.
• Negotiation and Continuous Improvement.
• Governance and Compliance with internal policy and legal frameworks.
• Business Analysis and Problem Solving.
• Supplier Relationship and Category Management.

Skills

Procurement principles

Contract management

Risk management

Negotiation

Supplier performance monitoring

Education

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

Tools

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

Overview

Commercial / Procurement Manager – Defence at Turner & Townsend

We are seeking Commercial and Procurement Managers to work within the UK Defence Sector, supporting Defence Clients in delivering outcomes across the end-to-end commercial lifecycle.

Security and Eligibility

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance section. Existing SC Clearance is desirable. If you would be a great candidate, please apply.

Many clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, citizenship history, or residency. Details: UK GOV.UK Security Vetting: clearance levels.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and Commercial Strategy.
• End-to-End Contract Management.
• Risk and Performance Management.
• Negotiation and Continuous Improvement.
• Governance and Compliance with internal policy and legal frameworks.
• Business Analysis and Problem Solving.
• Supplier Relationship and Category Management.

Required Experience and Skills

• Applied knowledge of procurement principles and practices with experience of procurement, contract management and/or contract placement (sourcing).
• Ability to identify and manage risk through procurement/commercial tools and strategies.
• Understanding and applying programme, portfolio, and project management tools.
• Supporting the delivery of procurement and tendering processes, applying commercial expertise and judgement.
• Proactively monitor supplier performance, applying strategies and tools to secure maximum value from contracts, motivating performance and driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Desirable Experience

• Background in Government Procurement processes (Single Source and Competitive).
• NEC, FIDIC and/or JCT contract knowledge and experience.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification(s) in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, Project Management or equivalent experience.
• Trained in, or experienced with, Defence and Security Public Contracting Regulations (DSPCR), Public Contract Regulations (PCR) and/or Procurement Act 2023.
• Working in teams/site attendance.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid working is recognised; anticipate that you will be on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices approximately 60% of the time, subject to business and client requirements.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.

Please find more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com.