Commercial Contracts & Procurement Associate

Cancer Research UK (CRUK); Babraham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking a Commercial Operations Associate to join the Cambridge-based Operations team. You will provide essential support for contract documentation, approvals, and supplier agreements while coordinating procurement activities and helping ensure compliance.

The role is based at Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, with high-flex on-site presence 1–2 days weekly. You will interact with scientific and operational colleagues to optimise commercial processes.

Qualifications

• Experienced in supporting commercial or contract management activities.
• Good communication and influencing skills when working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting the review, negotiation, administration and ongoing management of commercial contracts.
• Experience supporting procurement and sourcing activities within a structured business environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across contracts and procurement workflows.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and management of equipment purchases, CROs and software contracts, including coordinating reviews and maintaining contract records.
• Support full contract lifecycle activities, including renewals, ensuring key dates and milestones are tracked.
• Act as first contact for routine contract and supplier-related queries; escalate complex matters as needed.
• Monitor helpdesk tickets and triage/resolve issues relating to commercial; escalate when required.
• Coordinate contract processes across internal stakeholders including business operations, procurement and legal teams.
• Support procurement activities including supplier sourcing, due diligence and onboarding processes.
• Assist in commercial negotiations covering pricing, service levels and delivery terms.
• Contribute to process improvements to streamline workflows.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Commercial contract management

Communication & influencing

Negotiation & administration

Procurement & sourcing

Multitasking & prioritisation

Independent & team work

Problem solving

Job description

Cancer Research UK is seeking a Commercial Operations Associate to join the Cambridge-based Operations team. You will provide essential support for contract documentation, approvals, and supplier agreements while coordinating procurement activities and helping ensure compliance.

The role is based at Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, with high-flex on-site presence 1–2 days weekly. You will interact with scientific and operational colleagues to optimise commercial processes.