Senior Commercial Procurement Manager - Security Cleared

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Commercial Procurement Manager with active security clearance to manage high-profile defence procurement projects. The role offers flexibility, exposure to key industry players, and opportunities to specialize or diversify skills in procurement disciplines.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

Career growth opportunities

Work on strategic defence projects

Qualifications

• Experience in complex procurement environments.
• Ability to manage contracts and suppliers.
• Expertise in various procurement categories.

Responsibilities

• Support major defence programmes managing procurement projects.
• Work with UK defence contractors, focusing on strategic procurement.
• Drive best practices in procurement.

Skills

Defence Procurement

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Influencing Skills

Education

Active Security Clearance (SC or above)

Job description

Senior Commercial Procurement Manager - Security Cleared

Major Defence Programmes | South West England | Hybrid
£50,000 - £70,000 + Exceptional Career Growth

Are you a security-cleared procurement professional looking to take your career to the next level? A leading consultancy is seeking Commercial Procurement Managers to support major defence programmes, working alongside some of the UK's largest defence contractors. This role offers unparalleled exposure to high-profile projects and the opportunity to either specialise in your core category or gain experience across multiple procurement disciplines.

Why Join?

• Work on strategic, high-value defence procurement projects with industry leaders.
• Choose to specialise in your core area or expand into new procurement disciplines.
• Be part of a high-calibre, security-cleared team, delivering commercial excellence in defence.
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working model that will work for those based across Bristol, Plymouth, Bournemouth, and the South West.

Senior Commercial Procurement Manager, desired background:-

• Active Security Clearance (SC or above) - this is essential.
• Strong experience in defence procurement, whether in the public or private sector.
• Ability to work within complex procurement environments, managing contracts, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Expertise in any procurement category, with opportunities to work across Digital/IT, NEC/Construction, Directs/Capex and broader Supply Chain.
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to influence and drive best practice in procurement.

If you have the procurement expertise and security clearance, this is your chance to work on career-defining defence projects within a leading organisation.

To apply or find out more, send your CV to Devan at [e-mail]

Keywords: Commercial Procurement, Defence Procurement, Security Cleared, SC Clearance, IT Procurement, NEC Contracts, Construction Procurement, Capex, Supply Chain, Bristol, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Hybrid Working.