Contracts & Procurement Manager

px Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions provider in West Yorkshire is seeking a Contracts & Procurements Manager for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The role involves analysing and improving supply chain processes to achieve cost reductions and developing high-value contracts. Candidates should have relevant experience or CIPS qualification, excellent problem-solving skills, and strong leadership abilities. This position offers personalized training and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualification or experience in CIPS or relevant industry.
• Proven track record in cost reduction.
• Experience in managing high value ITTs and contract implementation.
• Strong knowledge of terms, conditions and contracting forms.
• Proven track record in cost reduction and procurement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Analyse the supply chain to make cost savings.
• Develop and implement high value, high risk contracts.
• Provide detailed reporting to Group Procurement Manager.
• Lead high-value ITT processes and contract implementations.
• Provide input into annual budgeting and reporting to management.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and internal procedures.
• Advise on contracting strategies and terms and conditions.

Skills

Cost reduction

Analysis of supply chains

Negotiation

Leadership

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Communication abilities

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract negotiation

Education

CIPS qualified or relevant industry experience

Job description

Overview

px group is a fully integrated infrastructure solutions business, providing innovative operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions to partners in high hazard, highly regulated industries. Our focus is improving operating performance of commercial and industrial facilities, with zero harm to people, environment, asset and reputation.

We are now recruiting for a Contracts & Procurements Manager to join our team on a 9 month Fixed Term contract basis. You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

Responsibilities

• The primary purpose of the Contracts & Procurement Manager is to analyse the supply chain of an established organisation in order to make cost savings on 3rd party spend to reduce their opex.
• Map the client’s supply chain.
• Build rapport with the client.
• Review (in both scope and cost terms) the current supply chain and formulate a plan to achieve cost reduction; the plan must be data driven and attractive to the client.
• Work to challenging SMART targets.
• Act as the bridge between the client and px corporate procurement.
• Offer cross functional guidance on procurement & contracts to the client’s wider site team.
• Develop and implement high value, high risk contracts including commercial negotiation.
• Liaise with legal teams when implementing contracts where necessary.
• Build relationships and rapport with budget holders and end users.
• Gain an understanding of, and comply with procedures and processes.
• Ensure supply chain compliance is in line with the client’s requirements and expectations.
• Subject matter expert for supply chain contracts.
• Provide in-depth reporting to Group Procurement Manager and the client.
• Provide input into the development and delivery of the Annual Budget.
• Qualified or working towards CIPS or relevant industry experience.
• Experience of managing high value ITTs and contract implementation and leading and guiding others.
• Both Contract and procurement experience.
• Developing and managing the contracts process.
• Knowledge of terms and conditions.
• Advising on forms of contract.
• Proven track record in cost reduction.
• Developing and advising on contracting strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.