Procurement Agent

Procurement Agent
Gosport (Hybrid - Minimum 3 days onsite)
£45.00 - £75.00 per hour Inside IR35
12-month contract (ASAP start)

UK Right to work required without sponsorship.

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Agent to manage a major, high-value (£100m+) subcontract supporting key UK Defence Helicopter programmes. You will oversee contract performance, drive continuous improvement, mitigate risks, and lead complex negotiations.

This is an individual contributor role embedded in a long-term enterprise contract through 2029, focused on optimizing support, driving value, and building robust stakeholder relationships.

• Contract Management: Oversee major subcontracts, execute binding contractual agreements, and ensure alignment with programme strategies and UK MoD regulations.
• Supplier & Performance Management: Monitor KPIs, lead issue resolution, and drive cost savings and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.
• Strategic Collaboration: Facilitate alignment between internal teams, UK MoD partners, and key suppliers to support long-term operational goals.
• Negotiation & Risk: Lead complex commercial negotiations, draft contractual terms, and proactively mitigate supply chain risks.

• Commercial Acumen: Robust experience drafting, interpreting, and negotiating contract Terms & Conditions (specifically within UK MoD/Defence frameworks).
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-faceted supplier relationships and cross-functional teams.
• Industry Experience: Ideally 10+ years in defence procurement/supply chain, with familiarity with defence platforms (Chinook knowledge highly advantageous).
• Systems & Tools: Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Qualifications: MCIPS accreditation is desirable.

• Shift: Standard 37.5 office hours Mon-Fri
• Onsite Expectation: 3 days per week at the Gosport facility.

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