Associate Procurement Manager – Defence / Nuclear

Conrad Consulting is seeking an experienced Associate Procurement Manager to support a major defence and nuclear programme.

This role offers responsibility for the day-to-day commercial delivery of a portfolio of approximately 15 live contracts within a cross-sector programme environment.

You will ensure contractual obligations and deliverables are met while providing commercial guidance and supporting effective contract management across live projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of approximately 15 live contracts.
• Monitoring contractual obligations, milestones and deliverables.
• Acting as the first point of contact for commercial queries.
• Providing initial commercial advice, issue triage and resolution.
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff.
• Managing stakeholder engagement and escalating commercial risks appropriately.
• Maintaining contract tracking, reporting on progress, risks and dependencies.
• Providing recommendations on matters requiring senior intervention.

You will have:

• Strong procurement and contract management experience.
• Experience managing multiple contracts within a complex programme.
• Excellent commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to mentor colleagues and resolve contractual issues.
• SC security clearance, as required for the role.

Experience in defence, nuclear or other regulated programme environments would be advantageous.

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