Procurement Officers

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks passionate Procurement Officers to manage supplier relationships and ensure contract delivery. The role involves negotiation and problem-solving in a dynamic environment, with responsibilities including managing subcontracts and securing value-for-money arrangements. Successful candidates can expect a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits including flexible working options. This opportunity allows for professional growth within a respected firm in an influential sector.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave of 25 days plus additional days for service

Healthworks Gym Membership

Technology Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and negotiation in a customer/supplier environment.
• Strong communication skills for internal and external partnerships.
• Comfortable handling day-to-day problems in a dynamic commercial setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage mature series production supplier subcontracts.
• Ensure supplier delivery meets contract obligations.
• Negotiate future pricing arrangements for new business.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Qualification in business subject area with procurement or supply-chain accreditations

Job description

Job Summary

We seek passionate Procurement Officers to work collaboratively with our suppliers around the world, enabling MBDA to provide world‑leading defence capabilities for our home Nations and their Allies. We lead commercial relationships with UK and overseas companies, which are typically the design authority for the articles procured. Our supplier subcontracts cover the entire life cycle of missiles and missile systems under the responsibility of MBDA UK; this provides us varied opportunities and role progression, as well as the chance to travel (potentially internationally, depending on which project you are assigned). You will manage mature series production supplier subcontracts and you will undertake activities such as ensuring supplier delivery in line with contract obligations to support both Domestic and Export customers, negotiating value‑for‑money future pricing arrangements, bidding for new business and placing subsequent subcontracts, managing supplier obsolescence issues and deploying mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage mature series production supplier subcontracts
• Ensure supplier delivery in line with contract obligations for Domestic and Export customers
• Negotiate value‑for‑money future pricing arrangements
• Bid for new business and place subsequent subcontracts
• Manage supplier obsolescence issues and deploy mitigation strategies

Key Requirements

• Experience in contract management and negotiation in a customer/supplier environment
• Determination to solve day‑to‑day problems in an exciting commercial environment; comfortable asking and answering difficult questions, challenging yourself and others towards common goals, and organising both people and situations
• Strong communication skills; reporting and co‑operation with internal and external partners
• Assertiveness; continually seek ways to maximise opportunities
• Qualification in a business subject area with procurement or supply‑chain accreditations, or equivalent experience

Employee‑Led Networks and Inclusion

We are proud of our employee‑led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Benefits and Compensation

• Salary: Circa £36,000, depending on experience
• 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 available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
• Annual leave: 25 days paid annual leave per calendar year, with 1 additional day after 5, 10 and 15 years of service and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
• Dynamic Working – flexibility around hours and location; options for paid overtime, dynamic leave and more
• MBDA Retirement Savings Plan – a ‘Defined Contribution’ plan in the Mercer Master Trust (standard contributions 4% employee, 6% employer; both can be increased by up to 2%)
• Financial Awareness – free financial webinars and a financial education website
• Share Incentive Plan – acquire shares in BAE Systems PLC, tax‑efficient on shares purchased
• Mortgage Advice – free mortgage advice and webinars
• Season Ticket Loan – borrow the value of a public transport season ticket for bus or train journeys, repay over 12 months
• Critical Illness – tax‑free lump sum after a critical illness diagnosis
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential, 24 hours a day/365 days a year, short‑term counselling up to 8 structured face‑to‑face, telephone or virtual sessions
• Voluntary Private Medical Insurance – three healthcare plans to suit individual requirements for you and your family
• Funded Private Medical Insurance – employees (Grade C & above) are enrolled as standard
• Dental Insurance – cash‑back on everyday dental expenses; six levels of cover with increasing claim limits
• Healthcare Cash Plan – cash‑back on everyday healthcare expenses; six levels of cover with increasing claim limits
• Healthcare and Leisure – cash‑back on everyday healthcare expenses and special deals on sporting and recreational facilities
• Healthworks Gym Membership – on‑site gym at the Stevenage site with facilities, equipment and classes
• Annual Gym Membership – discounted membership at over 3,600 leading UK gym chains, leisure centres, hotel health clubs, independent gyms, boot camps and yoga studios
• The Club – social activities such as theatre trips, days out and sporting activities
• Technology Vouchers – purchase latest gadgets and white goods up to £2,500, spread cost over 12 months
• Charity Donations – donate up to five charities each month, with full tax relief
• MyCar Scheme – access up to two new vehicles via a salary sacrifice arrangement, all‑inclusive package
• Holiday Purchase – purchase up to 5 extra days of holiday with tax and NIC savings, spread cost over 12 months
• Learning & Development – dedicated in‑house team, apprenticeship programmes, online learning platforms, up to £150 annual financial support for further study
• Management training opportunities for future leaders

Work Location and Hours

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2–3 days per week on‑site due to workload classification. Flexible working arrangements welcome; depending on the role and function this may include options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and more. For roles that are not based on one of our sites full‑time, opportunities to work from home exist as part of the agreed Dynamic Working arrangement.

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) through the MBDA Personnel Security Team. Security Clearance: UK Security or BPSS Clearance required for all employees.