Engineering

Commercial Manager

  • Location

    England

  • Sector:

    Procurement

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Abhinav Patial

  • Contact email:

    a.patial@ioassociates.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    BBBH163211_1751290831

Commercial / Procurement Manager - Defence Sector

Location: South / Southwest (Hybrid Working)
Full-time | Permanent

Competitive Salary + Benefits

A leading global consultancy is seeking motivated Commercial / Procurement Managers to join their expanding Defence team. This is your opportunity to support high-profile, nationally critical programmes while developing your career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement procurement and commercial strategies across complex Defence projects.
  • Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle - from sourcing to close-out.
  • Monitor supplier performance and identify areas for cost-saving and process improvement.
  • Ensure full compliance with internal policies and legal/public sector frameworks.

What We're Looking For:

  • Strong understanding of procurement principles and contract management.
  • Experience within the Defence sector or highly regulated environments.
  • Background in working with NEC, FIDIC, or JCT contracts is advantageous.

Eligibility & Security Requirements:

  • You must be a sole UK national (due to security restrictions).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
  • Holding active SC clearance is desirable.

What's On Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Flexible hybrid working (approximately 60% office/client site).
  • Involvement in nationally significant Defence programmes.
  • Career growth in a high-performing, purpose-driven environment.

Ready to make a difference in Defence procurement? Apply now to join a dynamic and impactful team.