Procurement & Contracts Manager (3 Days/Wk Windsor)

Parkside Recruitment; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Botanica is seeking a Purchasing & Contracts Manager to oversee purchasing, supplier negotiation and contract management for head office and field operations in the UK. You will ensure commercial value and compliance while coordinating renewals and centralised categories.

The role requires strong communication with internal teams and external suppliers, and leading a direct report. Office-based with UK-wide responsibilities in FMCG.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of purchasing, supplier negotiation and contract management processes.
• Confident using purchasing systems and supporting process adherence.
• Understanding of car fleet processes and requirements for company drivers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with suppliers, internal teams, landlords, agents and legal stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, driving consistency and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing, negotiation and contract management for head office and field operations.
• Ensure best value and appropriate supplier selection, with contractual risk mitigation.
• Coordinate contract management and renewal planning across the UK business to avoid lapses.
• Maintain oversight of contract terms, performance, renewal dates and obligations.
• Oversee company-wide purchasing categories including utilities, workwear, stationery, and services.

Skills

Purchasing management

Contract management

Supplier negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost control/Continuous improvement

People management

Tools

Purchasing systems

Job description

Botanica is seeking a Purchasing & Contracts Manager to oversee purchasing, supplier negotiation and contract management for head office and field operations in the UK. You will ensure commercial value and compliance while coordinating renewals and centralised categories.

The role requires strong communication with internal teams and external suppliers, and leading a direct report. Office-based with UK-wide responsibilities in FMCG.