Procurement & Contracts Manager

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home working available

26 days' annual leave + 2 days

Enhanced pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Get Recruited is recruiting on behalf of an education organisation in Surrey for a Contracts & Procurement Manager. The role owns the contract register, strengthens supplier performance and helps schools get better value from spending.

Home working is available; 36-hour week and a defined benefit pension enhance the package. The post reports to the Head of Procurement and collaborates with finance, budget holders and suppliers to provide contract ownership, procurement support and practical

Qualifications

• Experience drafting, negotiating and administering complex contracts.
• Experience managing contract lifecycles and supplier relationships.
• Ability to interpret legal documents and maintain accurate records.
• Degree or equivalent experience in law, business or procurement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain central contract register with visibility of commitments, dates and risks.
• Manage contracts from award to expiry or termination; plan renewals and exits.
• Monitor supplier performance and advise on renewals and options.
• Review agreements for compliance with legislation and policies.
• Support tenders and quotations across categories to show value for money.
• Maintain procurement records and analyze spending trends.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and create supplier records in Sage Intacct.
• Resolve queries and train colleagues on contract responsibilities.
• Travel to meetings and site visits with school and shared-service colleagues.

Skills

Contract management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Record keeping

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in law / business / procurement

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT MANAGER
SURREY
UP TO 48,000 + ENHANCED PENSION SCHEME
36 HOURS PER WEEK

THE OPPORTUNITY:
Get Recruited is recruiting on behalf of an education organisation looking for a Contracts & Procurement Manager to take ownership of its contract register, strengthen supplier performance and help schools get better value from their spending.
With home working available, a 36-hour week and a defined benefit pension, this offers a Contract Manager or Contract Management Specialist the opportunity to improve processes while supporting a meaningful educational mission.
As Contracts & Procurement Manager, you'll report to the Head of Procurement and work closely with finance colleagues, budget holders and suppliers. An experienced Contract Manager or Contract Management Specialist will find a varied remit combining contract ownership, procurement support and practical advice.

THE CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT MANAGER ROLE:

• Maintain an accurate central contract register, giving colleagues clear visibility of supplier commitments, key dates and risks.
• Manage contracts from award through to expiry or termination, planning renewals, retenders and exits before deadlines are missed.
• Monitor supplier performance, address service issues and advise budget holders on renewal and alternative purchasing options.
• Review agreements for compliance with relevant legislation, education-sector requirements and internal policies.
• Support tenders and quotation exercises across a broad range of purchasing categories, helping colleagues evaluate options and demonstrate value for money.
• Maintain clear procurement records and analyse spending to identify trends, discrepancies and opportunities to improve purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and create accurate supplier records in Sage Intacct.
• Resolve contract and procurement queries, maintain useful internal guidance and train colleagues on contract responsibilities and supplier management.
• Work with school and shared-service colleagues, travelling frequently for meetings, site visits and other key engagements.

THE PERSON:

• Experience as a Contract Manager or Contract Management Specialist, with substantial responsibility for drafting, negotiating and administering complex contracts.
• A track record of managing contract lifecycles, supplier relationships and contractual risks.
• Confident interpreting legal documents, organising accurate records and explaining contractual requirements clearly.
• Degree-level qualification in law, business, procurement or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience.
• A Contract Manager or Contract Management Specialist who builds effective relationships, manages competing deadlines and takes a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• CIPS or IACCM certification, public-sector or education experience, and knowledge of estates or IT contracts are desirable.

THE BENEFITS:

• Home working available, alongside frequent travel to organisational sites.
• 36-hour working week.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme membership.
• 26 days' annual leave plus two extra-statutory days.
• Professional development and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.