Strategic Procurement & Contracts Manager

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

34 days leave

Pension scheme

Employee benefits programme

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Procurement and Contracts Manager in the not-for-profit sector to oversee procurement strategies, contracts, governance and compliance.

You will lead audits, manage supplier relationships, drive cost savings and ensure policies align with legislation. The role offers strong benefits including life assurance, generous annual leave, a defined contribution pension and access to wellbeing services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage procurement strategies, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and financial regulations
• Maintain the central contracts register and overseeing contract performance, renewals, supplier obligations and governance requirements
• Conduct procurement and contract compliance audits, monitor procurement risks, support internal and external audits and provide advice to budget holders and project managers
• Build positive supplier relationships, monitor performance against agreed service levels, support negotiations and resolve contractual issues where required
• Promote ethical, sustainable and diverse procurement practices across the organisation
• Support internal teams with procurement guidance and training
• Analyse procurement data and provide actionable insights to stakeholders
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards
• Ensure contract documentation is accurate and up to date

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Procurement and Contracts Manager in the not-for-profit sector to oversee procurement strategies, contracts, governance and compliance.

You will lead audits, manage supplier relationships, drive cost savings and ensure policies align with legislation. The role offers strong benefits including life assurance, generous annual leave, a defined contribution pension and access to wellbeing services.