Commercial & Procurement Specialist - Defence & Security - Consultant

Location: Hybrid working in the UK, with attendance at a client site two days per week.

Company

hirify.global is a global consulting firm combining strategy, innovation, design, digital expertise, science, engineering, and technology to help clients address complex challenges.

What you will do

• Design and run major procurements across complex equipment and capabilities, digital services, infrastructure, and professional services.
• Develop 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 to new arrangements, including associated business change.
• Review procurement and commercial functions and lead programmes covering category management, supplier relationship management, and sustainable supply chains.
• Provide commercial management for complex assignments and support renegotiations or major dispute resolution.

Requirements

• Experience with large and complex procurements involving equipment, digital services, or infrastructure.
• Understanding of the procurement lifecycle, sourcing processes, tender evaluation, negotiations, contract terms, and major contract management.
• Experience advising on contract terms and designing agreements for specific markets.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Project management or financial management skills are useful.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment focused on meaningful client and community impact.
• 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 five additional days.
• Generous company pension scheme and annual performance-based bonus.
• PA share ownership and tax-efficient benefits, including cycle-to-work and give-as-you-earn schemes.
• Opportunities to participate in community and charity initiatives, with an emphasis on inclusion and equality.

Hiring process

• Complete the online application.
• Adjustments or accommodations for the recruitment process can be requested.