Assistant Contracts Officer

Hatched Recruitment Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking an Assistant Contracts Officer for a local authority's Procurement Service in Bradford. You will support contract administration, monitor performance, manage suppliers and ensure value for money.

The role involves collaboration with contract managers, delivery partners and internal stakeholders to maintain compliant, well-managed contracts. You will need at least 2 years' experience in contract management and procurement, with solid IT skills in Word, Excel,

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in contract management and procurement.
• Understanding of professional purchasing principles and best practice procurement across a multi-functional environment.
• Good IT skills, particularly across Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day administration and management of strategic contracts.
• Monitor contract performance, payments, compliance and delivery against requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of risks, issues, actions, changes and meeting outcomes.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers and delivery partners for effective governance.
• Assist with procurement projects, including tender documentation and evaluations.
• Analyse contract data and reports to identify issues and support solutions.
• Support use and development of electronic procurement and contract management systems.
• Research best practice and contribute to improving contract management processes.
• Ensure procurement and contract activity complies with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Contracts Officer to join a local authority’s Procurement Service, supporting the Strategic Contracts Manager with the effective management of corporate contracts and procurement activity.

This is a varied role involving contract administration, performance monitoring, supplier management and procurement support. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, contract managers and delivery partners to ensure contracts are compliant, well managed and delivering value for money.

Key responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day administration and management of strategic contracts.
• Monitor contract performance, payments, compliance and delivery against agreed requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of risks, issues, actions, changes and meeting outcomes.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers and delivery partners to ensure effective communication and governance.
• Assist with procurement projects, including tender documentation and evaluation processes.
• Analyse contract data and reports, identifying issues and supporting appropriate solutions.
• Support the use and development of electronic procurement and contract management systems.
• Research best practice and contribute to improving contract management processes.
• Ensure procurement and contract activity complies with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

About you

You will have at least 2 years' experience in contract management and procurement, ideally providing advice or support to internal stakeholders. You should have a good understanding of professional purchasing principles and best practice procurement, with experience working across a multi-functional environment.

You will need to be organised, confident communicating with different stakeholders and able to manage and prioritise a varied workload. Strong IT skills are also required, particularly across Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Experience monitoring contract performance, analysing data and supporting supplier or contract management would be highly beneficial.