Procurement and Contracts Manager

QCS Staffing Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing Ltd. is seeking a Procurement and Contracts Manager for a UK-based life sciences project in Oxford.

The role covers lead procurement and contract management for a major laboratory and office fit-out, from tender through award and PO issuance. You will oversee existing consultancy, supplier, and construction contracts, coordinate NDAs, and ensure all contract documentation is accurately maintained and controlled.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement and contract management experience in construction, fit-out, or capital projects.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements with suppliers and consultants.
• Excellent organisation, record keeping and document control abilities.
• Life sciences or R&D facility experience beneficial; knowledge of JCT contracts an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contract management for the lab and office fit-out project.
• Manage procurement from tender to contract award and PO issuance.
• Oversee existing consultancy, supplier, and construction contracts.
• Coordinate supplier NDAs and confidentiality agreements.
• Maintain and control contract documentation accurately.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

Documentation control

Record keeping

Tools

JCT contracts

Job description

Procurement and Contracts Manager – UK, Oxford – Initial 6-Month Contract – Life Sciences

What you’ll deliver:

• Lead procurement and contract management activities for a major laboratory and office fit-out project.
• Manage procurement activities from tender through to contract award and purchase order issuance.
• Manage existing consultancy, supplier and construction contracts.
• Coordinate and manage supplier NDAs and confidentiality agreements.
• Ensure contract documentation is accurately maintained and controlled.

Experience required:

• Proven procurement and contract management experience within construction, fit-out or capital project environments.
• Demonstrable experience negotiating commercial agreements with suppliers and consultants.
• Excellent organisational skills, record keeping and document control capability.
• Laboratory, life sciences, pharmaceutical or R&D facility experience would be beneficial.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts, including variations, instructions, amendments and delay notices.