Contract Manager

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization in Cambridgeshire is seeking a dynamic contract manager to oversee high-value procurement contracts. This role offers autonomy and influence, requiring strong contract management experience and exceptional communication skills. You will work closely with an international stakeholder population and manage the full contract lifecycle, ensuring performance and compliance. The position allows for flexible working hours and a collaborative environment where your attention to detail and solutions-focused approach will thrive. If you are ready to make an impact in procurement, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable contract management experience with best practice understanding.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle of procurement contracts from inception to expiry.
• Proactively manage contract status and ensure service delivery levels.

Skills

Contract Management

Procurement Processes

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

A newly created opportunity to work for this Cambridgeshire-based organisation. With an established procurement and contracts management team in place, this role will have autonomy for a range of high value contracts and be responsible across the full contract management lifecycle. Working across an international stakeholder population, this role has a high level of profile and influence. There is a need to work out of their Cambridgeshire Head Office 1-2 days per week with flexibility on working hours available.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Overseeing the lifecycle of procurement contracts from inception to expiry.
2. Proactively managing contract status and expiry dates, initiating renewals as appropriate.
3. Monitoring contract performance and ensuring service delivery levels are maintained.
4. Supporting the procurement team with contract negotiations and execution.
5. Working closely with finance colleagues to support the audit process.

To succeed in this role, you will require demonstrable contract management experience with a robust understanding of best practice and processes in procurement. With exceptional communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a flexible and emotionally intelligent approach to stakeholder management across a range of stakeholders. With the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, you will have high attention to detail and be able to demonstrate a self-motivated and solutions-focused approach to your work.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.