Senior Procurement Manager in Bristol

Senior Procurement Manager – MBDA

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Salary: approximately £50,000‑£55,000 depending on experience
Dynamic hybrid working: 2‑3 days per week on site
Security clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

Overview

MBDA’s Major Equipment Procurement team is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead a small team of procurement professionals who manage multiple critical supplier work packages, including Rocket Motors, Launchers, Warheads and Seeker Systems. The role is dynamic and fast‑paced, supporting a range of sophisticated sub‑system equipment, services and technology suppliers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a small procurement team, ensuring they deliver on company and project objectives.
• Develop and implement a clear vision for the team and procurement strategy.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice, mentorship on export control, offset, industrial participation and intellectual property, and support to team members and internal customers.
• Synthesize multiple sophisticated inputs to establish direction and sustain value‑added activities.
• Handle major supplier relationships and lead negotiations across platforms and programmes.
• Provide advice and guidance on high‑risk suppliers to senior management.
• Draft and negotiate subcontracts, manage supplier programmes, and ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations to support MBDA’s delivery landmarks.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in subcontract management.
• Ability to negotiate and knowledge of terms and conditions.
• Proven evidence of innovation and implementation of standard methodology.
• Qualified in a business subject area, procurement or supply chain accreditations, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent problem‑solving in a commercial environment.
• Experience in reporting and cooperation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and manage multiple relationships.
• Analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and communicate options.
• Team management and leadership experience.

What we can offer

• Company bonus up to 21% of base salary.
• Pension with maximum total contribution of up to 14%.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with additional enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility treatments.
• Excellent site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more.

Our Company

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting the Armed Forces and partnering with governments to defend freedom, sovereignty and peace. We boast diverse employee‑led networks such as Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and Disability. We encourage you to speak to us if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.