Contracts Manager - Procurement

BRUSH Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Contracts Manager - Procurement to oversee supplier contracts and procurement activities. The role involves contract management, compliance, risk management, and supporting procurement strategies. Ideal for contracts specialists or in-house lawyers looking for growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Business, or related field is essential.
• CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and concluding supply-side contracts.
• Engaging in supplier evaluations and tendering processes.
• Identifying and mitigating procurement-related risks.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal

Education

Degree in Law

Degree in Business

Tools

Contract Management Systems

Procurement Platforms

Job description

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About The Role

The Contracts Manager - Procurement will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our supplier contracts and procurement activities are conducted efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and best practices. This includes:

• Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and concluding a variety of supply-side contracts, including for raw materials used in manufacturing, assemblies, fabricated parts, logistics and transportation contracts, consultancy contracts, and IT contracts.
• Compliance: Ensuring that all procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and Brush policies and procedures.
• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with procurement and contract management.
• General support for Procurement: Contributing to the entire procurement process, from identifying and adopting best practices in selecting suppliers and managing supplier relationships, managing contract costs to ensure value for money, and dealing with underperforming suppliers.

Additional Responsibilities

The role also involves supporting the Group Legal & Compliance function, providing general and project support to the Group Legal Director, and assisting the Group Compliance Manager in embedding compliance initiatives. The position may require travel to locations including Newport, Wales, central London, and Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, negotiate, renew, and potentially terminate a wide range of purchasing contracts, ensuring alignment with Brush’s strategic objectives and interests.
• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies and processes, including advising on contract performance and compliance, and assessing legal and compliance risks.
• Procurement Process Support: Engage in supplier evaluations, tendering, bidding processes, and contract award evaluations.
• Contract Administration: Advise on contract variations and disputes, and highlight contractual exposures related to sustainability goals.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks.

This opportunity is suitable for a contracts specialist or a qualified in-house lawyer seeking a challenging role with growth potential within the business.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

• Degree in Law, Business, or a related field (or equivalent qualification) is essential.
• CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of contract law principles and tendering best practices.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with budget holders and buyers to fulfill supply chain and tactical needs.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., contract management systems, procurement platforms).

About The Organisation

BRUSH Group provides agile engineering solutions and products, including consultancy, design, and project management, supporting projects in power generation and distribution, with a focus on net-zero and future-proof infrastructure.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing