Job Details Senior Procurement Manager R30478

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead a team managing critical supplier relationships and negotiating contracts to ensure delivery on projects. The role requires strong negotiation skills, subcontract management experience, and the ability to influence stakeholders. A competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 is offered, along with a dynamic hybrid working environment and various benefits.

Benefits

Company bonus up to 21% of base salary

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Lifestyle and healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience in subcontract management.
• Ability to negotiate and knowledge of terms and conditions.
• Proven evidence of innovation and implementation of standard methodology.
• Experience in reporting and cooperating with internal and external collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Craft a clear vision for the team and develop the Procurement Strategy.
• Provide commercial/contractual advice and mentorship.
• Manage major supplier relationships and lead negotiations.

Skills

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Influencing relationships

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Business subject area qualification

Procurement or supply chain accreditation

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to pro-actively lead a small team of procurement professionals who, in turn, lead multiple critical supplier work packages such as Rocket Motors, Launchers, Warheads, Seeker Systems and more. You will ensure suppliers perform their contractual obligations to maintain MBDA's ability to meet customer delivery milestones and provide the MEP team with the right support and tools. You will lead a team accountable for a portfolio of sophisticated sub-system equipment, services or technology suppliers, focusing on value for money, drafting and negotiating subcontracts, and managing supplier programmes and subcontracts. You will establish effective relationships at all levels to embed collaborative working within MBDA multifunctional project teams and the supplier’s organisation, ensuring the selected solution is developed and delivered to meet MBDA needs.

Responsibilities

• Craft a clear vision for the team and develop the Procurement Strategy.
• Provide commercial/contractual advice and mentorship (including export control, Offset, Industrial Participation and Intellectual Property) to team members and internal customers.
• Synthesise inputs to establish direction and sustain value-added activities.
• Lead a team to achieve company and project objectives.
• Manage major supplier relationships and lead negotiations across platforms and programmes.
• Provide advice and guidance on high-risk suppliers to Senior Management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong experience in subcontract management.
• Ability to negotiate and knowledge of terms and conditions.
• Proven evidence of innovation and implementation of standard methodology.
• Qualified in a business subject area, procurement or supply chain accreditations or equivalent experience.
• Problem solving in a dynamic commercial environment.
• Experience in reporting and cooperating with internal and external collaborators.
• Ability to influence and manage multiple relationships.
• Analysing situations and communicating different possibilities, balancing risk.
• Team management/leadership experience.

Location, Benefits and Requirements

• Salary: Circa £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
• Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site depending on workload.
• Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. Post-offer BPSS checks may be required.
• Benefits include a company bonus up to 21% of base salary, pension contributions up to 14%, flexible working, enhanced parental leave, facilities on site, and various lifestyle and healthcare benefits.

The Opportunity

Exciting opportunities exist within the Major Equipment Procurement team to join our diverse department and work collaboratively with suppliers around the world. The department is fast-paced and dynamic, offering opportunities to develop broad skills with potential for career progression.