Procurement Manager

MBDA UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking a Procurement Subcontract Manager to oversee the lifecycle of missile systems contracts. You will prepare and negotiate subcontracts, ensuring compliance and supplier performance, while managing risks. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and experience in procurement management. This role offers hybrid working options and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Up to £2,500 company bonus

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 additional flexi leave days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free parking facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement subcontract management, negotiation, contract and terms and conditions.
• Skilled at finding resolutions to problems.
• Ability to provide continuous support to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute subcontracts with partners.
• Oversee subcontract compliance with standards and legislation.
• Manage supplier performance against subcontract obligations.

Skills

Procurement subcontract management

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Risk analysis

Job description

Are you passionate about executing and managing critical and complex supplier subcontracts?

Salary: Circa £48,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team after offer stage.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more

The opportunity:

Working within Major Equipment Procurement (MEP), you will partner with suppliers worldwide to enable MBDA to provide world‑leading defence capabilities for our Home Nations and their allies.

You will lead the preparation, negotiation, implementation and performance of subcontracts across the entire life‑cycle of missiles and missile systems, ensuring they are managed to time, cost and quality, delivering high value and sophisticated sub‑systems. You will provide commercial guidance to internal customers and manage risk and opportunity to safeguard MBDA interests.

Key activities on a day‑to‑day basis:

• Preparation and execution of subcontracts, either with existing partners or as a result of running tendering activities
• Oversee subcontract amendments to ensure they remain topical and compliant with latest contracting standards and legislation
• Undertake performance management activities to ensure suppliers deliver in line with subcontract obligations
• Develop and nurture strong supplier relationships within the UK, Europe and the rest of the world
• Identify and mitigate commercial and business risks relating to the suppliers you are responsible for
• Obtain quotations and other critical intelligence from suppliers to enable MBDA to bid for new business

What we’re looking for from you:

MEP provides a collaborative, team‑focused environment where multitasking is a key skill. This role requires you to take requirements, problem‑solve with tangible solutions and help us be successful. You will be required to travel to suppliers in the UK, Europe and potentially internationally.

• Experience in procurement subcontract management, e.g. negotiation, contract and terms and conditions
• Problem‑solve daily and skilled at finding a resolution
• Provide continuous support co‑operation to senior internal and external customers
• Continually improve opportunities, analyse situations and present possibilities, whilst balancing risk

Our company

MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to supporting armed forces worldwide. We partner with governments to defend freedom and protect nations. We are proud of our employee‑led networks (Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more). We encourage you to speak to us should you require support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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