Procurement and Contracts Manager(Part time)

ZipRecruiter; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation seeks a part-time Procurement and Contracts Manager to lead contract management and procurement processes. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance with 4 days a week working from home. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and a background in contract management.

Benefits

Excellent career development opportunities

Great working hours with 4 days from home

Sick pay, pension scheme, life assurance

One day paid volunteering per year

Free onsite parking

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Proven background in contract management and procurement.
• Solid grasp of legal terminology and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead on developing, implementing, and managing supplier and customer contracts.
• Steer the end-to-end procurement process.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and ensure compliance with legal standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) membership

Relevant legal qualification

Job description

Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for detail and a talent for negotiation? Our client is looking for a Procurement and Contracts Manager to take the lead on developing, implementing, and managing both supplier and customer contracts, while steering the end-to-end procurement process. You would be working for an incredible not-for-profit organisation that offers a fantastic work-life balance, with 4 days a week worked from home. This role is part-time—28 hours per week (days and hours to be agreed upon to suit both the successful candidate and the needs of the organisation).

The salary on offer is £35,200-£38,400 (£44,000-£48,000 FTE) DOE. In this role, you'll build strong supplier partnerships, negotiate optimal terms, and ensure full compliance with legal and regulatory standards. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver value, reduce risk, and drive efficiency.

Main Responsibilities

• Expert in contract drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management.
• Deep understanding of procurement strategy and best practices.
• Skilled negotiator with a knack for securing favourable outcomes.
• Strong analytical thinker, able to assess performance and mitigate risks.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised and efficient, thrives when managing multiple priorities.
• Builds and nurtures strong supplier and internal relationships.

Skills and Experience

• Qualifications: Ideally a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or holding a relevant legal qualification.
• Experience: Proven background in contract management and procurement, with a solid grasp of legal terminology and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Excellent career development opportunities, including personal development days and department shadowing.
• Great working hours with 4 days from home.
• Sick pay, pension scheme, life assurance, and an employee assistance programme.
• One day paid volunteering per year.
• Free onsite parking.
• Discretionary annual bonus.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply today.