Procurement Manager

Amentum; West of England, Theale; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance program

Parental programmes membership

Reimbursement for professional develop

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Procurement Manager to join our UK team, working on defence and national security programmes from Bristol and Theale. You will lead strategic procurement, manage supplier relationships and drive commercial value throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires experience in complex projects, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to obtain security clearance. Flexible/hybrid working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Experience managing procurement and supply chain activities within complex projects or programmes.
• Strong commercial awareness including sourcing and supplier management.
• Ability to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience delivering value through supplier performance management and risk management.
• Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills for balanced commercial decisions.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, engineering, infrastructure or regulated environments.
• Security clearance, or ability to obtain the required level of clearance.
• Degree in a relevant discipline or professional membership such as CIPS or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement and supply chain strategies to support programme objectives.
• Manage procurement activities across the full lifecycle from requirements to supplier mobilisation.
• Lead procurement of goods, services, subcontractors and strategic partners.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.
• Monitor and enhance supplier performance against quality, cost, schedule, and objectives.
• Provide commercial guidance to support decision-making across programmes and projects.
• Contribute to commercial strategies and contracting approaches for long-term value.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with governance and industry best practice.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and supply chain capability.
• Share knowledge and lessons learned across the procurement and project delivery community.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

CIPS / professional membership

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

At Amentum, we support some of the UK's most important defence and national security programmes. We are looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team in Bristol and Theale, helping to deliver strategic procurement and supply chain solutions across a complex and high-profile portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with project teams, customers, and supply chain partners to ensure successful delivery of critical programmes. You will play a key role in developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving commercial value throughout the procurement lifecycle.

We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds who can demonstrate the skills and capabilities required for the role.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement procurement and supply chain strategies that support programme and business objectives while balancing cost, quality, risk, and delivery.
• Manage procurement activities across the full lifecycle, including requirements definition, sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, contract award, and supplier mobilisation.
• Lead the procurement of goods, services, subcontractors, and strategic supply chain partners to support successful project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers to support collaborative ways of working.
• Monitor and enhance supplier performance against agreed quality, cost, schedule, and operational objectives.
• Provide commercial and procurement guidance to support effective decision-making across programmes and projects.
• Contribute to the development of commercial strategies and contracting approaches that deliver long-term value and sustainable supplier partnerships.
• Ensure procurement activities are conducted in line with company governance, contractual requirements, and industry best practice.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, strengthen supply chain capability, and enhance operational performance.
• Support the sharing of knowledge, lessons learned, and best practice across the wider procurement and project delivery community.

Here's What You'll Need

We understand that no candidate will meet every requirement. If your experience is relevant and you believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.

We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience managing procurement and supply chain activities within complex projects, programmes, or operational environments.
• Strong commercial awareness, including sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement best practice.
• The ability to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience delivering value through supplier performance management, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make balanced commercial decisions.
• Experience working within defence, aerospace, engineering, infrastructure, government, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments.
• Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain the required level of clearance.
• A degree in a relevant discipline, equivalent professional experience, or professional membership such as CIPS, RICS, or similar.

Please be aware that some roles at Amentum require UK Security Clearance. All employees must successfully complete background checks and obtain BPSS clearance. Some roles also require a higher level of National Security Vetting.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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