Procurement Contract Manager

Matchtech Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 1-3 days onsite

Onsite collaboration

Defence sector exposure

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Procurement Contract Manager for the Bristol area, offering hybrid working (onsite 1–3 days/week) and exposure to defence programmes in a regulated environment. The role requires SC clearance or willingness to obtain it, with a strong background in procurement/contract management.

Benefits include a permanent salary in the £55k–£65k range and opportunities to work with high-profile defence clients, shaping procurement strategies and supplier engagements.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement/contract management within a regulated environment.
• Security Clearance (SC) strongly preferred; support available to obtain SC.
• MOD/defence procurement experience ideal, but strong public sector procurement backgrounds will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of procurement and contract management activity across defence-facing programmes.
• Support sourcing strategy development aligned to commercial and programme priorities.
• Manage supplier engagement, tender activity, negotiation and contract award support.
• Provide commercial/procurement advice to internal stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Support contract mobilisation and ongoing supplier/contract performance management.
• Maintain reporting on progress, risks, and commercial outcomes.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Security clearance

Defence procurement

Job description

Procurement Contract Manager (Bristol area)

Our client is seeking a Procurement Contract Manager to support defence clients, based in the Bristol area. This is a strong opportunity for a procurement professional who wants exposure to high-profile defence programmes, operating in a regulated environment.

Working pattern: Hybrid - onsite 1-3 days per week (site location within the Bristol area).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of procurement and contract management activity across defence-facing programmes
• Support sourcing strategy development aligned to commercial and programme priorities
• Manage supplier engagement, tender activity (where required), negotiation and contract award support
• Provide commercial/procurement advice to internal stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle
• Support contract mobilisation and ongoing supplier/contract performance management
• Maintain reporting on progress, risks, and commercial outcomes

Job Requirements:

• Experience in procurement / contract management within a regulated environment
• Security Clearance (SC) strongly preferred (support available to obtain SC if not currently held)
• MOD/defence procurement experience ideal, but strong public sector procurement backgrounds will also be considered
• Confident stakeholder management and able to work across multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

• Permanent salary: £55,000-£65,000
• Hybrid working with regular onsite collaboration (1-3 days/week)
• Opportunity to support major defence clients and develop long-term capability in this space

If you're an experienced Procurement Contract Manager (or can be supported through SC clearance) and you're open to Bristol-area hybrid working, please get in touch to discuss.