Commercial Manager with Defence industry sector experience

1st Executive Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Commercial Manager with essential defence industry experience. The ideal candidate will handle end-to-end contract management, supplier management, and risk performance. Strong commercial judgement and procurement experience are crucial, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements. Candidates must achieve UK MoD Security Clearance, with existing clearance being a plus. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to high-stakes projects.

Qualifications

• Defence and security contracting experience highly valued.
• Ability to operate on contentious and high-risk issues.
• Knowledge of DSPCR, PCR and/or Procurement Act 2023.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end contract management.
• Risk, performance, and supplier management.
• Negotiation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong commercial judgement

Procurement experience

Supplier management expertise

Leadership and mentoring

Job description

Commercial Manager with Defence industry sector experience

Contact:

Sally Davis

Contact email:

[e-mail]

Job ref:

692329-230126_1769179936

Published:

1 day ago

Duration:

ASAP

Expiry date:

2026-02-22

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

• End-to-end contract management
• Risk, performance and supplier management
• Negotiation and continuous improvement
• Governance, compliance and assurance
• Business analysis and problem solving
• 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

Defence and security contracting experience highly valued

Working model

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.