Gold Group Ltd
Procurement Agent
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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.
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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.
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Working Pattern
- Shift: Standard 37.5 office hours Mon-Fri
- Onsite Expectation: 3 days per week at the Gosport facility.
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