Procurement Contract Manager (Bristol area) Our client is seeking a Procurement Contract Manager to support defence clients, based in the Bristol area. This is a strong opportunity for a procurement professional who wants exposure to high-profile defence programmes, operating in a regulated environment. Working pattern: Hybrid - onsite 1-3 days per week (site location within the Bristol area). Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end delivery of procurement and contract management activity across defence-facing programmes Support sourcing strategy development aligned to commercial and programme priorities Manage supplier engagement, tender activity (where required), negotiation and contract award support Provide commercial/procurement advice to internal stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle Support contract mobilisation and ongoing supplier/contract performance management Maintain reporting on progress, risks, and commercial outcomes Job Requirements: Experience in procurement / contract management within a regulated environment Security Clearance (SC) strongly preferred (support available to obtain SC if not currently held) MOD/defence procurement experience ideal, but strong public sector procurement backgrounds will also be considered Confident stakeholder management and able to work across multi-disciplinary teams Strong written and verbal communication skills Benefits: Permanent salary: £55,000-£65,000 Hybrid working with regular onsite collaboration (1-3 days/week) Opportunity to support major defence clients and develop long-term capability in this spaceIf you're an experienced Procurement Contract Manager (or can be supported through SC clearance) and you're open to Bristol-area hybrid working, please get in touch to discuss