Procurement Agent

Gold Group; Gosport; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking a Procurement Agent in Gosport, hybrid (3 days onsite). The role involves managing a major high-value subcontract (>£100m) within UK Defence Helicopter programmes. You will oversee performance, drive improvements, and lead negotiations in a long-term enterprise contract to 2029.

The position requires extensive commercial acumen, supplier management, and MoD framework experience, with MS Office and SAP proficiency. 37.5 hours/week, UK Right to work without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in defence procurement or supply chain.
• Experience drafting and negotiating UK MoD/Defence contracts.
• Strong stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.
• MCIPS accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee major subcontracts, execute binding agreements, ensure MoD compliance.
• Monitor KPIs, lead issue resolution, drive cost savings and improvements.
• Align internal teams with UK MoD partners and suppliers for long-term goals.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations, draft terms, mitigate supply risks.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Industry Experience in Defence

MCIPS desirable

Tools

SAP

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.