Procurement Manager

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

Job summary

A leading defense manufacturer in the UK is seeking a skilled individual to manage supplier contracts and collaborate effectively with both UK and international suppliers. The role involves critical contract execution while ensuring the company's commercial interests are protected. The position offers a competitive salary and a dynamic hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in managing supplier subcontracts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with UK and international suppliers.
• British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage critical and complex supplier subcontracts.
• Protect the commercial position during supplier negotiations.

Skills

Supplier management

Collaboration with international suppliers

Job description

Are you passionate about executing and managing critical and complex supplier subcontracts? Do you have experience of providing work collaboratively with UK and / or international suppliers whilst protecting the commercial position?

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 a Dual UK national with British citizenship

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

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 who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave : offers 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 :

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