Procurement & Contracts Manager

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home working

36-hour week

Enhanced pension

26 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd is seeking a Contracts & Procurement Manager in Gloucester to own the contract register, monitor supplier performance and help schools achieve value for money.

You will report to the Head of Procurement, work with finance and budget holders, and travel occasionally to organisational sites. A background in contract management with drafting and negotiation experience is essential. Home working is available, with a 36-hour week and an enhanced pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting, negotiating and administering complex contracts.
• Track record managing contract lifecycles and supplier relations.
• Able to interpret legal documents and explain requirements clearly.
• Degree in law, business or procurement, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain central contract register with visibility on commitments, dates and risks.
• Manage contracts from award to expiry or termination and plan renewals.
• Monitor supplier performance and advise on renewals and purchasing options.
• Review agreements for compliance with legislation and policies.
• Support tenders and quotations; evaluate options for value for money.
• Maintain procurement records; analyse spend for trends and improvements.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and create records in Sage Intacct.
• Resolve queries and train colleagues on contract responsibilities.
• Travel to organisational sites for meetings and site visits.

Skills

Contract management

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Legal interpretation

Education

Law or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT MANAGER
GLOUCESTER
UP TO GBP48,000 + 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.

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