Strategic Defence & Energy Procurement Lead (Hybrid)

Amentum; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum in Bristol is seeking a Senior Procurement Buyer to lead end-to-end sourcing across defence and energy programmes, shaping category strategies and complex contracts.

You will provide strategic procurement guidance to programmes and bids, drive compliant supply chain outcomes, and collaborate with Engineering, Projects, Quality, Security, Commercial and Legal teams to embed requirements and mobilise capabilities. MCIPS is required; Chartered status preferred.

Qualifications

• MCIPS qualification is required; Chartered status preferred.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive procurement leadership experience in defence, nuclear, infrastructure, energy or other highly regulated environments.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, category management, high-value procurement and supply chain transformation.
• Strong experience managing complex contracts and commercial negotiations; knowledge of NEC and FIDIC desirable.
• Demonstrable supplier relationship, performance, risk and resilience management capabilities.
• Experience supporting major bids, capture activity and programme mobilisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-value procurement activity across full lifecycle, including sourcing strategy,Tendering, evaluation, negotiation, contract drafting and award.
• Provide senior procurement and commodity-management advice to programme, bid and capture teams, shaping pricing strategies and supply chain solutions.
• Lead contract and framework agreement development and negotiation with Legal and Commercial teams.
• Optimise supplier bases and approved supplier lists, ensuring compliance with technical, quality, security and regulatory standards.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with governance, audit and applicable regulatory frameworks including export-control considerations.
• Embed specifications, standards, compliance and delivery requirements within sourcing strategies in collaboration with Engineering, Projects, Quality, Security, Commercial and Legal teams.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Category management

High-value procurement

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

MCIPS certification

Chartered status preferred

Degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering or related

Job description

Amentum in Bristol is seeking a Senior Procurement Buyer to lead end-to-end sourcing across defence and energy programmes, shaping category strategies and complex contracts.

You will provide strategic procurement guidance to programmes and bids, drive compliant supply chain outcomes, and collaborate with Engineering, Projects, Quality, Security, Commercial and Legal teams to embed requirements and mobilise capabilities. MCIPS is required; Chartered status preferred.