Procurement Specialist
3 days ago
Luton
SC cleared - British eyes only ( sole British citizen ) Senior Sub-Contracts & Procurement Manager – Defence/Aerospace We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead sub-contract management activities and drive supplier performance within a high-profile defence and aerospace environment. The role You will take ownership of procurement activity across key projects, building strong relationships with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders. Acting as a trusted expert, you will provide leadership in business-winning and programme delivery, with responsibility for negotiating complex agreements and managing commercial risks. Key responsibilities include: • Leading supplier relationships, performance reviews, and risk management, • Driving procurement strategies across development and delivery programmes, • Translating customer/project requirements into robust commercial agreements, • Drafting, negotiating, and managing complex contracts for goods and services, • Ensuring contractual compliance, governance, and risk mitigation across the lifecycle, • Acting as the focal point for contract, supply chain, and export compliance matters About you We are looking for someone who brings: • Degree-level education or equivalent experience (MCIPS preferred), • Strong background in procurement within defence, aerospace, or a similar sector, • Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and manage supplier performance, • Knowledge of commercial, legal, and export compliance within contracting, • Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, • A proactive approach, able to identify risks, find solutions, and add value Desirable experience • Understanding of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in contracting