Contracts & Procurement Manager

FIND | Creating Futures; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract & Procurement Lead to enhance procurement strategies and optimize contract performance. This pivotal role involves overseeing the full contract lifecycle, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in contract management and procurement, excellent analytical and negotiation skills, and relevant qualifications. Join this growing multi-site organization and contribute to its strategic success while enjoying flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in contract and procurement management.
• Strong understanding of public and commercial sector contracting practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and lifecycle management of contracts across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and internal policies.

Skills

Contract Management

Procurement Strategies

Supplier Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

CIPS/IACCM Certification

Job description

Contract & Procurement Lead

Gloucester-based with flexible working and travel across regional sites

Salary: £38K- £41K

Permanent, Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Are you an experienced contract management professional ready to lead procurement strategies and optimise contract performance?

My client is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual to take on this newly developed role as Contract & Procurement Lead. This role will play a pivotal part in overseeing the full contract lifecycle, driving procurement best practices, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. You will support strategic decision-making through data analysis and work closely with colleagues across departments to streamline processes and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the administration and lifecycle management of contracts across multiple sites
• Support and advise on procurement activities and tendering processes
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and internal policies
• Build and manage supplier relationships
• Deliver training and tools to enhance procurement awareness and contract performance

The ideal candidate:

• Significant experience in contract and procurement management
• Strong understanding of public and/or commercial sector contracting practices
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Relevant qualifications (degree or professional certification such as CIPS/IACCM preferred)

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and improve procurement and contract management across a growing multi-site organisation, contributing directly to its strategic success.