Procurement Manager

3 weeks ago

England, United Kingdom iO Associates - UKEU Full time

Procurement Manager- Defence

Are you a Procurement / Commercial Manager who is fed up with your current position? iO Associates have partnered with a global brand spread across 45 countries who are looking for a Procurement / Commercial Manager to join their team.

We are currently seeking applications from Procurement/Commercial Managers who are interested in working in a variety of sectors. The client is supporting a number of clients to deliver a range of high value, critical projects and programmes.

In this Procurement/Commercial Manager's your role could include Contract Administration, Sourcing, Sales, Contract Management Disposals and Corporate activities. With there being numerous sites across the UK, this role isn't tied to one location, you can be commutable to any one of the clients' sites.

Job Objectives

  • Provide expert procurement strategy and guidance to Defence clients.
  • Manage procurement processes, ensuring compliance with Public Sector and regulatory standards.
  • Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with client goals.
  • Prepare tender documents and oversee tendering processes.
  • Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts independently or collaboratively.
  • Build strategic supplier relationships.
  • Deliver end-to-end procurement services for major projects.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in procurement within defence, construction, or infrastructure.
  • Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4, JCT, and UK Government procurement processes (e.g., QDC, DSPCR, PCR).
  • Skilled in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
  • Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Commercial Management, Business, Law) and working towards or holding a CIPS qualification.
  • Must be a sole British citizen residing in the UK and able to obtain necessary security clearance.

What is on offer to you:

  • Up to £90,000
  • Pension match of 5%
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Permanent Health Insurance
  • Training / upskilling allowance per employee
  • 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
  • Hybrid working



If this role sounds like it could be a good fit for your next role I would like to hear from you. We can have a confidential chat and run through the role in more detail at a time that suits you.

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