Commercial Manager with Defence industry sector experience
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Location
Bristol
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£50000 - £75000 per annum + excellent benefits
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Contact:
Sally Davis
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Contact email:
sally.davis@1st-executive.com
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Job ref:
692329-230126_1769179936
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Published:
about 2 hours ago
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Duration:
ASAP
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Expiry date:
2026-02-22
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Startdate:
ASAP
We are hiring across multiple levels:
Commercial & Procurement professionals across the commercial spectrum - Category Managers. Contract Managers, Commercial Managers, QS. Cost Control
Defence industry experience essential
Key responsibilities
Commercial & procurement strategy development
End-to-end contract management
Risk, performance and supplier management
Negotiation and continuous improvement
Governance, compliance and assurance
Business analysis and problem solving
Stakeholder engagement at senior levels
Leadership, mentoring and team development
Experience & capability
Strong commercial judgement across complex programmes
Procurement, sourcing and contract placement experience
Knowledge of DSPCR, PCR and/or Procurement Act 2023
Supplier and category management expertise
Ability to operate on contentious and high-risk issues
Qualifications
Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience
Defence and security contracting experience highly valued
Working model
Hybrid working
Approx. 60% client site / office attendance (flexible by role)
Important: Due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be able to achieve UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
Already holding SC is desirable, but not essential.
If you have defence experience in a procurement, commerical, contract management, cost control or QS role and want a confidential conversation, send your CV for an initial call.