Procurement Manager

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Full time
Location: Stevenage
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Job offered by: MBDA UK Ltd
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Stevenage

Are you passionate about managing critical supplier subcontracts? Do you have experience of providing commercial guidance and would love the opportunity to work collaboratively with suppliers?

As a Procurement Subcontract Specialist for Major Equipment Procurement (MEP), you will partner our suppliers and enable MBDA to provide world-leading defence capabilities for our Home Nations and their Allies.

Salary : Circa £48,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working : 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime : opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave : Up to 15 additional days Flexible working : We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave : offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

As a Procurement Subcontract Specialist for Major Equipment Procurement (MEP), you will partner with our suppliers and enable MBDA to provide world-leading defence capabilities for our Home Nations and their Allies.

You will lead subcontracts and obligations across the entire life cycle of missiles and missile systems, project manage the on-time, on-cost, on-quality delivery of high value and sophisticated sub-systems, provide commercial guidance to internal customers and manage risk and opportunity to safeguard the interests of MBDA.

What we're looking for from you:

MEP provides a collaborative, team-focused environment where multitasking is a key skill. This is a really key role, and we need people who can help us be successful by taking requirements and problem solving with tangible solutions. There will be ample opportunities for you to develop within the MEP team and across the wider procurement business. You will be required to travel to our suppliers in the UK, Europe and potentially internationally. Experience in procurement subcontract management, e.g., negotiation, contract and terms and conditions Ability to problem solve daily and skilled at finding a resolution Keen to provide continuous support and co-operation to senior internal and external customers Ability to continually improve opportunities, analyse situations and present possibilities, whilst balancing risk

Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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