Procurement Contracts Manager

Barclay Meade; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology manufacturing business is seeking a Procurement Contracts Manager to oversee contractual relationships with suppliers and subcontractors. This role is critical in ensuring that agreements are commercially advantageous while complying with industry standards and mitigating risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in contract management, particularly within the aerospace and defence sectors, and possess strong negotiation skills. This position offers a blend of on-site and remote work, providing flexibility while engaging in vital contract management activities. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in the procurement field.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management, ideally in aerospace or defence.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to mitigate contractual risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Draft, review, and negotiate terms and conditions of agreements.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Risk Mitigation

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Law Degree

Business Degree

IACCM Certification

MCIPS Certification

LPC Qualification

GDL Qualification

Tools

Contract Management Tools

Job description

Technology manufacturing business require a Procurement Contracts Manager. Applicants need contract management expertise ideally gained within a commercial, contracts, subcontracts or procurement role within aerospace, defence and related industries.

The Procurement Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing downstream contractual relationships with suppliers and subcontract partners. The Procurement Contracts Manager will ensure the business agrees to commercially advantageous agreements which also ensure compliance with industry/organisational requirements and mitigate risk.

Specific duties of the Procurement Contracts Manager include:

• Review supplier contracts and assess contractual and commercial risk
• Draft, review and negotiate T&Cs of long term agreements
• Act as commercial contracts SME to colleagues in; Bids, Procurement, Sales etc.
• Administer contracts - assess performance against T&Cs and compliance
• Day-to-day contract management and contract change activities
• In life and post-signature activities - contract extensions, claims, disputes etc.
• Escalate complex issues/conflicts to colleagues in the legal department
• Work with Legal and Commercial colleagues to improve contract management; tools, systems and processes

Procurement Contracts Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience of managing contracts, in a contract management, commercial or procurement role
• The ability to negotiate contracts, mitigate risks, respond/review contracts and draft responses
• Experience within aerospace, defence or within manufacturing businesses supporting those industries would be advantageous
• Law or Business degrees, IACCM, MCIPS, LPC, GDL qualifications would be advantageous but not essential
• Comfortable working on site 4 days per week and 1 day remote