Defence Procurement Specialist — Contracts & Sourcing

Outsource UK Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 63,370,000 - 85,411,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsource UK Limited is recruiting a Procurement Professional for a 12-month contract to support a leading defence programme. You will manage suppliers, contracts, and POs while driving sourcing activities and cost-saving opportunities within a complex engineering environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring supplier performance, risk management, forecasting, and mentoring junior staff. Strong communication with stakeholders is essential to ensure timely delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Good understanding of sourcing, supplier management, and contract administration.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CIPS Level 4 (or working towards) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers, contracts, and purchase orders.
• Support sourcing activities including RFIs, RFQs, supplier assessments, and contract documentation.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, and cost issues.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate order books and support forecasting activities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement requirements are met.
• Support risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and deputise for Procurement Leads when required.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Contract administration

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Cost saving

Forecasting

Education

CIPS Level 4 (desirable)

Job description

Outsource UK Limited is recruiting a Procurement Professional for a 12-month contract to support a leading defence programme. You will manage suppliers, contracts, and POs while driving sourcing activities and cost-saving opportunities within a complex engineering environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring supplier performance, risk management, forecasting, and mentoring junior staff. Strong communication with stakeholders is essential to ensure timely delivery and quality.