Procurement Agent

Description

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.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Key Requirements & Skills

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.

Working Pattern

Shift: Standard 37.5 office hours Mon–FriOnsite Expectation: 3 days per week at the Gosport facility.Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.

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