Defence Procurement Manager career guide
Defence Procurement Managers purchase equipment, technology and services that support military capability while ensuring value for money and compliance.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Defence Procurement Manager do?
Defence Procurement Managers purchase equipment, technology and services that support military capability while ensuring value for money and compliance.
- Office
- Supplier sites
- Hybrid working
- Ministry of Defence
- BAE Systems
- Leonardo
- QinetiQ
- Rolls-Royce
How to become a Defence Procurement Manager
Procurement managers negotiate contracts, manage suppliers and ensure critical defence programmes receive the equipment and services they require.
Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Commercial Management supported by procurement experience.
Skills and progression for Defence Procurement Manager
- Negotiation
- Commercial awareness
- Communication
- Organisation
- Problem solving
- Senior Procurement Manager
- Commercial Manager
- Head of Procurement
- Commercial Director
- Chief Procurement Officer
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