Contract Manager Group Procurement

Domino Printing; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Life insurance

Medical insurance + health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Pension 8% employer

Job summary

Domino Printing Sciences is seeking a Procurement Contracts Manager to adapt core templates, amend third party forms, and negotiate large contracts across jurisdictions. hybrid role based in Cambridge or Liverpool with some travel, reporting into Procurement.

You will lead supplier negotiations, identify risks, and ensure compliance with legal and company standards while driving value. The role requires deep contract law knowledge, strong commercial acumen, and experience in cross-functional

Qualifications

• Significant experience in contract management and procurement.
• Deep knowledge of UK contract law and commercial terms.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing risk.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise contracts to ensure terms are clear and enforceable.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favourable terms and value.
• Identify risks in contracts and propose amendments to mitigate them.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and act as primary contact.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, operations and compliance teams.
• Oversee contract lifecycle from drafting to renewal and archiving.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Commercial awareness

UK contract law

Education

Law degree

Business/Supply Chain degree

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Excel

Job description

About the role

The Procurement Contracts Manager will play a critical role in the Procurement department, responsible for adapting core contract templates, amending third party forms of contract, negotiating, and assisting the procurement team and wider business functions in managing large and complex contracts with suppliers and service providers in multiple jurisdictions. This position ensures that all contracts meet legal, regulatory, and company standards while aligning with the strategic and commercial objectives of the organization. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of and practical expertise in contract law, procurement and supply chain processes, commercial negotiation strategies, and a strong ability to mitigate risk, assure compliance and drive value in supplier relationships.
Based at our Cambridge or Liverpool office, this full-time hybrid role offers flexibility depending on project demands, alongside occasional travel to support project and supplier collaboration.

• Draft, review, and revise contracts, ensuring all terms and conditions are clear, enforceable, and aligned with company policies and objectives.
• Lead and assist other buyers / category managers with commercial negotiations with suppliers and service providers, securing favourable terms that optimise cost savings, pricing, payment terms, and overall value. Leverage market knowledge and financial acumen to negotiate terms that meet the company's budgetary and operational requirements.
• Identify potential risks within contract terms and conditions, proposing amendments to mitigate these risks. Ensure all contracts comply with legal requirements and organizational policies.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, acting as the primary point of contact for contractual discussions, commercial negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, operations, local management teams, as well as development and compliance teams, to gather requirements, ensure alignment, and facilitate contract execution. Collaborate with finance teams to analyse cost implications and ensure contract terms are financially beneficial.
• Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from initial drafting through execution and renewal, ensuring all contracts are appropriately documented and archived. Implement best-practice ERP-driven document handling and analytics to create improved transparency, customer experience and value-add to the supported business functions.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Monitor contract performance and adherence to terms, taking corrective actions as needed. Further develop and drive the implementation of Domino Group’s supplier governance framework, to guide and support Procurement activities for Production, New Product Development and Indirect Supplies to our manufacturing organizations as well as our regional Channels, if required.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve contract templates, negotiation processes, and overall procurement strategies to enhance efficiency, supply resilience, commercial value, and cost savings.
• Support education and training of the wider Procurement teams towards more self-sufficiency in the management and negotiation of small to mid-size contracts.

About you

We're looking for someone who has:

• A degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Relevant professional qualifications are advantageous (e.g., CPCM, CPSM, CILEX).
• Significant experience in contract management, procurement, or commercial management, with a strong track record of negotiating complex supplier agreements.
• Strong knowledge of UK contract law and commercial terms; international legal or contracting experience would be beneficial, e.g., German or Swedish.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive commercial outcomes.
• A solid understanding of procurement best practices, compliance, risk management and supplier governance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading contract reviews and negotiations to support informed, timely business decision-making.
• Commercial awareness, financial acumen and a practical approach to delivering value and mitigating risk.
• A collaborative, hands-on approach, with the ability to build strong relationships and work effectively across functions.

Domino values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all candidates; however, only those eligible to work in the UK without the need for additional immigration documentation will be considered for this position.

What you can expect

As a talented individual working at Domino, you can expect a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including:

• 25 days of basic holiday, plus options to buy or sell additional days, ensuring you have ample time to relax and recharge.
• A discretionary bonus scheme, a testament to your hard work and dedication.
• Life insurance, providing security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Medical insurance with the option of purchasing a health cash plan, dental insurance, travel insurance and cycle to work scheme, ensuring your health is always a top priority.
• Join our green car scheme, a step towards a more environmentally friendly commute, with free EV charging onsite.
• Pension plan, starting with 8% employer contributions.

We recognise that flexible homeworking can be beneficial and at Domino we want people to feel able to own the way they work. What this looks like might vary between teams - what's important is that we enable you to get the best from us and for us to get the best from you, whether that's from your home office or on site, as long as we continue to collaborate and enable great outcomes for our customers. We are a highly successful company, large enough to offer career development opportunities yet small enough for your contribution to be readily recognised and rewarded.

About Us

At Domino Printing Sciences we do more. Our expertise isn't just in providing cutting-edge variable data printing technology; it's in revolutionising how manufacturers embrace sustainable packaging and spearhead advancements in coding automation. We've been a part of the global variable data printing story for a long time, and our solutions help ensure the success of the world’s leading brands. Our goal is to be the leading global variable data printing brand through applying our expertise and reliable solutions to help the world’s manufacturers be sustainable and cut waste, while attracting, informing, and protecting their consumers. But we also know that it's not just about the work we do—it’s about fostering a collaborative, dynamic and welcoming environment where everyone can flourish, contributing to Domino not only as a pioneer in the industry but also as an exceptional place to work.

Positions may be at an advanced stage of the recruitment process and can close at any time.

Reference number: VN2140