Strategic Defence Procurement Manager

Matchtech; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking two proven Procurement Manager professionals for a leading defence organisation. Based in Stevenage or Bristol, the roles are 9-month contracts with 3 days on-site per week. Pay is up to £45 per hour Inside IR35 via Umbrella.

You will manage supplier relationships, lead commercial negotiations, and drive procurement activities across engineering and manufacturing programmes, ensuring cost, quality and delivery objectives are achieved.

Qualifications

• SC Cleared or eligible to obtain clearance.
• Experience in Defence, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Engineering.
• Proven supplier relationship management expertise.
• Commercial negotiation capability and contract management experience.
• Experience managing European or global suppliers.
• ERP systems experience (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance.
• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing and terms.
• Support sourcing and procurement activities across programmes.
• Manage supplier risks, mitigation plans and escalation activities.
• Drive cost reduction and value improvement initiatives.
• Ensure supplier delivery performance meets programme requirements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations.
• Support commercial reviews, procurement governance and contract management activities.
• Identify opportunities for supplier improvement and supply chain optimisation.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relationship mgmt

Commercial negotiations

Contract management

Risk management

ERP experience (SAP)

European/global suppliers

Travel availability

Tools

SAP

Job description

Matchtech is seeking two proven Procurement Manager professionals for a leading defence organisation. Based in Stevenage or Bristol, the roles are 9-month contracts with 3 days on-site per week. Pay is up to £45 per hour Inside IR35 via Umbrella.

You will manage supplier relationships, lead commercial negotiations, and drive procurement activities across engineering and manufacturing programmes, ensuring cost, quality and delivery objectives are achieved.