Senior Defence Procurement Manager | Hybrid + 21% Bonus

MBDA UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 21% of base salary

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities and parking

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to partner with suppliers and enable world-leading defence capabilities. The role sits in the Project Procurement team (P-PROC) with hybrid working (1-2 days on-site) and travel between sites.

A salary of circa £60,000–£65,000 depends on experience, with BPSS and Security Check clearance required after offer. You will manage a team of procurement specialists, lead subcontracting activities across a varied portfolio, negotiate critical contracts and

Qualifications

• High integrity standards for due-diligence, authorisation & release process controls.
• Key skills in negotiation and defining contract terms.
• Experience with tendering and procurement competitive tendering.
• Ability to resolve opposing views and negotiate mutually agreeable positions.
• Provide high standards of service to senior internal and external customers.
• Analyse situations, balance risk, and present opportunities.
• Appetite for procedural rigour and meticulous tracking of details.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of procurement specialists to deliver subcontracts across the life cycle of missiles.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and key terms with critical suppliers.
• Provide commercial guidance to internal customers and manage risk and opportunity.
• Line manage and develop the team for on-time, on-cost, on-quality delivery.
• Support project teams with procurement across varied frameworks.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract drafting & terms

Due diligence controls

Tendering experience

Conflict resolution

Risk analysis

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Job description

MBDA UK is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to partner with suppliers and enable world-leading defence capabilities. The role sits in the Project Procurement team (P-PROC) with hybrid working (1-2 days on-site) and travel between sites.

A salary of circa £60,000–£65,000 depends on experience, with BPSS and Security Check clearance required after offer. You will manage a team of procurement specialists, lead subcontracting activities across a varied portfolio, negotiate critical contracts and