Senior Defence Procurement Manager, Subcontracts Lead

MBDA France société par actions simplifiée; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Pension

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA invites applications for a Senior Procurement Manager based in Bolton. You will lead a small team, subcontract suppliers and shape contractual frameworks across projects, ensuring compliance and value delivery.

You will negotiate high‑value contracts, provide commercial guidance to project teams and manage risk, with 2–3 days on-site and travel between MBDA sites in the UK. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement subcontracts management experience.
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills.
• Ability to lead a small procurement team.
• Willingness to travel across UK sites.
• BPSS/SC eligibility and UK security checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small procurement team.
• Subcontract suppliers and manage key terms.
• Provide commercial guidance to internal projects.
• Deliver on-time, on-cost, on-quality outcomes.
• Navigate contracts through full life cycle.

Skills

Procurement Subcontracts

Negotiation

Contracting Terms

Team Leadership

Travel

UK Security Checks

Job description

MBDA invites applications for a Senior Procurement Manager based in Bolton. You will lead a small team, subcontract suppliers and shape contractual frameworks across projects, ensuring compliance and value delivery.

You will negotiate high‑value contracts, provide commercial guidance to project teams and manage risk, with 2–3 days on-site and travel between MBDA sites in the UK. Security clearance is required.