Senior Commercial Manager

iO Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Commercial / Procurement Manager for their Defence team. This role involves developing procurement strategies and managing contracts for high-profile Defence programmes, offering competitive salary and flexible hybrid working. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in procurement principles and experience in a regulated environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement principles and contract management.
• Experience within the Defence sector or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with NEC, FIDIC, or JCT contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement and commercial strategies across complex Defence projects.
• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify areas for cost-saving.

Skills

Procurement principles

Contract management

Supplier performance monitoring

Cost-saving strategies

Process improvement

Job description

Commercial / Procurement Manager - Defence Sector

Location: South / Southwest (Hybrid Working)
Full-time | Permanent

Competitive Salary + Benefits

A leading global consultancy is seeking motivated Commercial / Procurement Managers to join their expanding Defence team. This is your opportunity to support high-profile, nationally critical programmes while developing your career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement and commercial strategies across complex Defence projects.
• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle - from sourcing to close-out.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify areas for cost-saving and process improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies and legal/public sector frameworks.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong understanding of procurement principles and contract management.
• Experience within the Defence sector or highly regulated environments.
• Background in working with NEC, FIDIC, or JCT contracts is advantageous.

Eligibility & Security Requirements:

• You must be a sole UK national (due to security restrictions).
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
• Holding active SC clearance is desirable.

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working (approximately 60% office/client site).
• Involvement in nationally significant Defence programmes.
• Career growth in a high-performing, purpose-driven environment.

Ready to make a difference in Defence procurement? Apply now to join a dynamic and impactful team.