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Gold Group Limited; Lee-on-the-Solent; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group Limited in Gosport is seeking an experienced Procurement Agent on a 12-month contract, ASAP start. Role is hybrid with three days onsite per week at Gosport facility and embeds in a high-value subcontract supporting UK Defence Helicopter programmes.

You will oversee contract performance, lead complex negotiations, mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement across cross-functional teams while building strong stakeholder relationships. UK Right to work without sponsorship required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience drafting, interpreting, and negotiating contract terms within UK MoD/Defence frameworks.
• Proven track record managing large-scale supplier relationships and cross-functional teams.
• 10+ years in defence procurement/supply chain; Chinook knowledge is a plus.
• MS Office and ERP systems proficiency; SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee major subcontracts, ensure binding contractual agreements, and align with programme strategies and UK MoD regulations.
• Monitor KPIs, drive cost savings and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate alignment between internal teams, UK MoD partners, and key suppliers for long-term goals.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations, draft terms, and mitigate supply chain risks.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Supplier & stakeholder management

Defence procurement experience

Chinook knowledge

Education

MCIPS accreditation

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Procurement Agent
Gosport (Hybrid - Minimum 3 days onsite)
£45.00 - £75.00 per hour Inside IR35
12-month contract (ASAP start)

UK Right to work required without sponsorship.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Agent to manage a major, high-value (£100m+) subcontract supporting key UK Defence Helicopter programmes. You will oversee contract performance, drive continuous improvement, mitigate risks, and lead complex negotiations.
This is an individual contributor role embedded in a long-term enterprise contract through 2029, focused on optimizing support, driving value, and building robust stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Oversee major subcontracts, execute binding contractual agreements, and ensure alignment with programme strategies and UK MoD regulations.
• Supplier & Performance Management: Monitor KPIs, lead issue resolution, and drive cost savings and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.
• Strategic Collaboration: Facilitate alignment between internal teams, UK MoD partners, and key suppliers to support long-term operational goals.
• Negotiation & Risk: Lead complex commercial negotiations, draft contractual terms, and proactively mitigate supply chain risks.

Key Requirements & Skills

• Commercial Acumen: Robust experience drafting, interpreting, and negotiating contract Terms & Conditions (specifically within UK MoD/Defence frameworks).
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-faceted supplier relationships and cross-functional teams.
• Industry Experience: Ideally 10+ years in defence procurement/supply chain, with familiarity with defence platforms (Chinook knowledge highly advantageous).
• Systems & Tools: Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Qualifications: MCIPS accreditation is desirable.

Working Pattern

• Shift: Standard 37.5 office hours Mon-Fri
• Onsite Expectation: 3 days per week at the Gosport facility.