Engineering Contract Manager

Sofina Foods Europe; Malton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Europe is seeking an Engineering Contracts Manager to drive strategic supplier partnerships, oversee the full lifecycle of engineering service contracts and deliver maximum value across the business.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Operations and Legal teams, lead tendering and supplier negotiations, monitor performance against SLAs, and travel as required across our estate. MCIPS qualification or equivalent is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experienced in contract, procurement or commercial management within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Confident negotiator with strong commercial awareness.
• Skilled at managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Comfortable working with contracts, governance and commercial risk.
• Excellent communicator who can build relationships across multiple stakeholders.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise multiple projects and contract activities simultaneously.
• MCIPS qualified (or working towards) or hold a relevant Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering or Business qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Managing the full lifecycle of engineering service and supply contracts.
• Negotiating new contracts, renewals and supplier agreements to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
• Leading tendering, RFQ and competitive bidding processes.
• Building and developing strong relationships with strategic engineering suppliers.
• Monitoring supplier performance through agreed SLAs and KPIs, driving continuous improvement.
• Managing contractual risks, variations and commercial disputes.
• Producing supplier performance and governance reports to support business decision-making.
• Working collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Legal teams to support operational and capital project requirements.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Commercial negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Education

MCIPS qualified (or working towards)

Relevant Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering or Business degree

Job description

Drive strategic supplier partnerships that keep engineering operations moving and deliver real commercial value.

Our new Engineering Contracts Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring engineering goods and services are sourced, negotiated and managed to deliver maximum value across the business. Working closely with Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Operations and Legal teams, you'll oversee the full contract lifecycle while developing strong supplier partnerships that support both day-to-day operations and major capital projects.

Whether your background is in Engineering Procurement, Commercial Management, Supplier Relationship Management or Strategic Sourcing, this is an opportunity to influence business performance through effective contract governance, commercial negotiation and continuous supplier improvement.

You will be required to travel across our estate so a car and driving licence is required

Your Key Responsibilities

• Managing the full lifecycle of engineering service and supply contracts.
• Negotiating new contracts, renewals and supplier agreements to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
• Leading tendering, RFQ and competitive bidding processes.
• Building and developing strong relationships with strategic engineering suppliers.
• Monitoring supplier performance through agreed SLAs and KPIs, driving continuous improvement.
• Managing contractual risks, variations and commercial disputes.
• Producing supplier performance and governance reports to support business decision-making.
• Working collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Legal teams to support operational and capital project requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in contract, procurement or commercial management within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• A confident negotiator with strong commercial awareness.
• Skilled at managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Comfortable working with contracts, governance and commercial risk.
• An excellent communicator who can build effective relationships across multiple stakeholders.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise multiple projects and contract activities simultaneously.
• MCIPS qualified (or working towards qualification) or hold a relevant Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering or Business qualification (desirable).
• You will be required to travel across our estate so a car and driving licence is required

Why Sofina Foods?

This is an opportunity to join a business where your commercial expertise will have a direct impact on operational performance and long-term supplier strategy. You'll work alongside experienced engineering and procurement professionals, influencing key business decisions while helping deliver continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy building supplier partnerships, negotiating value-driven agreements and making a measurable commercial impact, this role offers the opportunity to develop your career within a growing and supportive business.

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.