Procurement Manager

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor located in Stevenage is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage subcontracts and supplier relationships. The role requires skills in negotiation and risk management while ensuring compliance with contracting standards. Candidates will benefit from competitive salary and hybrid working options, alongside comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contribution up to 14%

Flexi-leave up to 15 days

Enhanced parental leave

Paid overtime opportunities

Health and wellbeing benefits

Gym membership options

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experience in negotiation, contract, and terms and conditions.
• Ability to develop strong supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute subcontracts.
• Oversee subcontract amendments.
• Manage performance and ensure compliance with obligations.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Provide continuous support to internal and external customers.

Skills

Procurement subcontract management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Risk management

Job description

About the role

Working within Major Equipment Procurement (MEP), you will partner with our suppliers around the world and 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. You will ensure that contracts are effectively managed to time, cost and quality, resulting in the delivery of high‑value and sophisticated sub‑systems. You will need to provide commercial guidance to internal customers and manage risk and opportunity to safeguard the interests of MBDA.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute subcontracts, either with existing partners or as the result of tendering activities.
• Oversee subcontract amendments to ensure they remain topical and in compliance with the latest contracting standards and legislation.
• Undertake performance‑management activities to ensure suppliers deliver in line with subcontract obligations.
• Develop and nurture strong supplier relationships with suppliers in the UK, Europe and around the world.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and business risks relating to the suppliers you are responsible for.
• Obtain quotations and critical intelligence from suppliers to enable MBDA to bid for new business.
• Learn or bring experience in procurement subcontract management, e.g. negotiation, contract and terms and conditions.
• Be able to problem‑solve daily and skilled at finding a resolution.
• Provide continuous support and co‑operation to senior internal and external customers.
• Continuously improve opportunities, analyse situations and present possibilities while balancing risk.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Circa £48,000, depending on experience.
• Company bonus: Up to £2,500, based on company performance.
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14 %.
• Flexi‑leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Paid overtime opportunity.
• Dynamic working: 2‑3 days per week on‑site; hybrid options.
• 25 days paid annual leave per calendar year, with an additional day added at 5, 10 and 15 years of service.
• Option to purchase up to five additional days holiday through payroll.
• Health and wellbeing benefits: Private medical insurance (funded); dental insurance; healthcare cash plan; financial education webinars; mortgage advice; and more.
• Gym membership options and discounted gym and leisure facilities.
• Career development: Dedicated learning & development team, apprenticeship programmes and financial support for further study.
• Employee assistance programme: free, confidential counselling.
• Retirement savings plan: defined contribution in the Mercer Master Trust.
• Share incentive plan: acquisition of shares in BAE Systems PLC.
• Other perks: discounts, vouchers, technology vouchers, charity donation options, car scheme, holiday purchase, cost‑saving leisure deals.

Other Information

• Travel: Required to suppliers in the UK, Europe and potentially internationally.
• Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates must undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).