Commercial and Procurement Manager

Commercial and Procurement Manager

Full-Time 54000 - 66000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead commercial activities and drive procurement excellence in innovative defence programmes.
  • Company: Join a pioneering defence programme focused on digital and technology capabilities.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, impactful work, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on innovation and strategic impact.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of procurement while making a real difference in critical projects.
  • Qualifications: Experience in commercial and procurement within regulated environments is essential.

The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 Β£ per year.

Are you a commercial and procurement professional with experience delivering complex programmes within defence, government, or other regulated environments?

We're partnering with an innovative defence programme seeking a Commercial & Procurement Manager to play a key role in transforming how critical digital and technology capabilities are acquired and delivered.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of commercial strategy, procurement excellence, and innovation.

What you'll be doing

  • Leading commercial activity across the full procurement and acquisition lifecycle.
  • Partnering with programme teams and senior stakeholders to develop and execute commercial strategies.
  • Delivering procurement activity that enables the rapid adoption of digital and innovative technologies.
  • Managing commercial risk, governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Driving process improvements that increase pace, efficiency, and commercial effectiveness.
  • Supporting strategic initiatives that strengthen industrial capability, innovation, and programme outcomes.

What we're looking for

  • Strong commercial and procurement experience within defence, the public sector, or complex regulated environments.
  • Proven ability to manage end-to-end procurement and commercial activities.
  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders and navigating complex governance structures.
  • Knowledge of public procurement regulations and commercial best practice.
  • A proactive mindset and a passion for delivering meaningful change.

Why this role?

This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact programmes, influence strategic procurement decisions, and help shape the future of commercial delivery within a highly innovative environment.

You'll be joining a team focused on improving outcomes, accelerating delivery, and challenging traditional ways of working.

If you have a background in commercial management, procurement, contract management, category management, or acquisition delivery and would like to learn more, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

+44 7451 264040

Commercial and Procurement Manager employer: Arguile

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Contact Details:

Arguile Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Commercial and Procurement Manager

Commercial Strategy
Procurement Excellence
Stakeholder Engagement
Risk Management
Governance Compliance
Process Improvement
Public Procurement Regulations