Commercial & Procurement Specialist (Defence & Security)

Location: Hybrid working in the United Kingdom, based at The Distillery, Bristol, with attendance at client sites 2 days per week.

Company

hirify.global is a consulting firm delivering strategy, innovation, technology, engineering, and programme services across defence and security, infrastructure, transport, public services, energy, financial services, health, and other sectors.

What you will do

• Design and run major procurements across complex equipment, digital services, infrastructure, and professional services.
• Create procurement and contracting strategies, commercial agreements, business cases, and market engagement approaches.
• Manage supplier engagement, tender evaluations, negotiations, deal closure, and contract awards.
• Support transitions from legacy frameworks and contracts while implementing contract management and business change.
• Review procurement and commercial team performance and lead improvements in category management, supplier relationship management, and sustainable supply chains.
• Provide commercial management for complex assignments and support agreement renegotiations and major dispute resolution.

Requirements

• Experience working with large and complex procurements involving equipment, digital services, and/or infrastructure.
• Understanding of the procurement lifecycle, including procurement and commercial strategy, sourcing, tender evaluation, negotiation, deal closure, and major contract management.
• Experience advising on contract terms and designing agreements to achieve the best outcomes from a specific market.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with major government procurements and approval processes.
• Familiarity with NEC contract forms.
• MCIPS or MRICS Chartered status.
• Project management or financial management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, interdisciplinary, and innovation-focused working environment.
• Work on purpose-led projects addressing complex client and public-sector challenges.
• Private healthcare and health and lifestyle benefits.
• 25 days of annual leave plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve, with the option to buy 5 additional days.
• Company pension scheme, performance-based bonus, PA share ownership, and tax-efficient benefits.
• Opportunities to participate in community and charity initiatives, with a focus on inclusion and equality.

Hiring process

• Complete the online application.
• Adjustments or accommodations are available during the application or interview process upon request.