Procurement And Contracts Lead

Adecco; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a procurement professional to drive strategic procurement activities and ensure compliance across complex contracts. The role involves managing supplier relationships and collaborating with legal and operational teams. Candidates should have a strong understanding of procurement law and proven experience in regulated environments. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Professional growth support

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in regulated procurement environments like public sector or healthcare.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts and procurement law.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to apply complex regulations and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contract management activities across high-value areas.
• Ensure compliance with frameworks, legislation, and governance.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to mitigate risk.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Support tendering, negotiation, and contract drafting.

Skills

Regulated procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Understanding of commercial contracts

Job description

Are you a procurement professional with a strong grasp of regulatory frameworks, commercial governance, and stakeholder engagement? Our client is looking for someone to drive strategic procurement activity, ensure compliance across complex contracts, and act as a key interface between suppliers, legal teams, and internal stakeholders.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading procurement and contract management activities across high-value, regulated spend areas.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant frameworks, legislation, and internal governance.
• Collaborating with legal, finance, and operational teams to mitigate risk and deliver value.
• Managing supplier relationships and performance to support long-term strategic goals.
• Supporting tendering, negotiation, and contract drafting processes with a focus on transparency and accountability.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in regulated procurement environments (e.g. public sector, utilities, healthcare, etc.).
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, risk management, and procurement law.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and frameworks.

Why join us?

You will be part of a forward‑thinking team where compliance meets commercial impact. They value integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement – and offer support for your professional growth.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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