Interim Procurement Manager

Procurement Heads; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence organisation is looking for a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement for complex satellite systems. This senior role involves driving procurement activities, managing contract phases, and influencing high-level stakeholders. The position offers a hybrid work model in London/Bristol with competitive compensation. Ideal candidates will have experience in MOD procurement and knowledge of Defence policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in MOD procurement with strategy formulation.
• Ability to influence high-level stakeholders.
• Experience in Defence, Government, or regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support final Preferred Bidder selection activity.
• Lead development of performance outcomes and success metrics.
• Manage contract updates for preferred bidder.
• Monitor and report throughout contract lifecycle.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Influencing stakeholders

Complex procurement knowledge

Knowledge of MoD processes

Job description

Procurement Heads is proud to partner with a leading Defence organisation, supporting the largest and most complex investment programme in government.

Overview

Procurement Manager - SPACE/Satellites — Key role to support the team across procurement of complex satellite communications systems within MOD environment. You will directly impact MOD capability, and in particular a family of communications satellites which provide strategic communication services to the UK and allies. Shape the future of the UK's most valuable Space asset. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a new strategic capability from the ground up. We\'re looking for an experienced procurement professional to contribute to the procurement and development of a global, assured, resilient and robust strategic communications system. This activity supports the growing demand for a full spectrum of services from high data-rate intelligence systems to welfare amenities.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluation Support
• Support in responding to any Clarification Questions and responses that are received from Bidders
• Support on the final Preferred Bidder selection activity
• Contract Award Preparation
• Lead the development of performance outcomes and success metrics
• Lead on Contract updates for preferred bidder, to ensure it is ready for contract signature
• Contract Management
• Leading on the Contract Change element of Contract Management activities
• Support progress monitoring and reporting throughout full contract lifecycle

This is a senior role where you\'ll be empowered to drive procurement activity forwards, managing the ITN (Invitation to Negotiate) execution and subsequent Contract Award and Contract Management phases of the full contract lifecycle. Your work will directly impact national capability and security.

What we\'re looking for

• A strategic thinker with experience in MOD procurement
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at the highest levels
• Strong understanding of procurement strategy, policy, and implementation
• Experience within Satellites, Defence, Government, or similarly complex regulated sectors is highly desirable

Why apply?

Join an organisation at the forefront of national defence and innovation. You\'ll be trusted to lead, shape, and deliver a legacy of strategic procurement activity that will support critical missions for years to come.

Key Skills

• Knowledge of MoD organizational design, processes and procedures would be highly beneficial
• Deep complex procurement knowledge and experience
• MCIPS an advantage
• You will need to be able to obtain DV Clearance for this role and have a minimum of SC Clearance in place already in order to minimise delays in deployment.

Location, Remuneration and Timeframe

• London /Bristol Hybrid 2/3 days per week onsite
• £500-£600, Inside ir35
• 6 Months +