Defence Procurement Contract Lead – Hybrid Role (SC Preferred)

Matchtech Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 1-3 days onsite

Onsite collaboration

Defence sector exposure

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Procurement Contract Manager for the Bristol area, offering hybrid working (onsite 1–3 days/week) and exposure to defence programmes in a regulated environment. The role requires SC clearance or willingness to obtain it, with a strong background in procurement/contract management.

Benefits include a permanent salary in the £55k–£65k range and opportunities to work with high-profile defence clients, shaping procurement strategies and supplier engagements.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement/contract management within a regulated environment.
• Security Clearance (SC) strongly preferred; support available to obtain SC.
• MOD/defence procurement experience ideal, but strong public sector procurement backgrounds will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of procurement and contract management activity across defence-facing programmes.
• Support sourcing strategy development aligned to commercial and programme priorities.
• Manage supplier engagement, tender activity, negotiation and contract award support.
• Provide commercial/procurement advice to internal stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Support contract mobilisation and ongoing supplier/contract performance management.
• Maintain reporting on progress, risks, and commercial outcomes.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Security clearance

Defence procurement

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Procurement Contract Manager for the Bristol area, offering hybrid working (onsite 1–3 days/week) and exposure to defence programmes in a regulated environment. The role requires SC clearance or willingness to obtain it, with a strong background in procurement/contract management.

Benefits include a permanent salary in the £55k–£65k range and opportunities to work with high-profile defence clients, shaping procurement strategies and supplier engagements.