Procurement manager

Procurement Manager

📍 Bristol / Swindon (Hybrid)

💰 £40,000 - £60,000 + Bonus

Are you looking to join a high-growth technology business operating at the forefront of the Defence and Aerospace sector?

This is an opportunity to become part of a rapidly expanding organisation delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to defence customers globally. With significant growth plans, a dynamic culture, and a genuinely agile way of working, this is a business where decisions are made quickly, ideas are valued, and bureaucracy is kept to a minimum.

We're seeking an ambitious procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex sourcing and commercial activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across a range of direct spend categories.
• Manage supplier sourcing, selection, negotiation, and onboarding activities.
• Support the flow-down of customer and contractual requirements throughout the supply chain.
• Negotiate commercial terms and supplier agreements to deliver value and mitigate risk.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance, quality, and delivery expectations are achieved.
• Support contract management activities throughout the supplier lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Commercial, and Programme teams to support business objectives.

About You

• Experience within Defence, Aerospace, or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Proven background in direct procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating contracts and supplier agreements.
• Good understanding of contractual flow-down requirements and supply chain compliance.
• Experience managing suppliers throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-moving, evolving business environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable operating with autonomy.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a business experiencing significant growth and investment.
• Exposure to innovative technologies supporting critical defence capabilities.
• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture with minimal red tape.
• Hybrid working arrangement from Bristol or Swindon.
• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £60,000 plus bonus and benefits.

If you're an ambitious procurement professional looking to make a tangible impact within a growing defence technology business, we'd love to hear from you.