Contract Governance Analyst

Manpower - Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower - Ireland is seeking a detail-oriented Contract Governance Analyst to join Global Sourcing & Procurement Services. You will support contract administration, governance, reporting, and analytics across supplier contracts.

This role provides exposure to MSAs, SOWs, amendments, and change orders, while collaborating with Procurement, Finance, Legal and business stakeholders to enable informed commercial decisions. You'll track key dates and ensure governance compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, contracts, finance, business operations, or vendor management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of supplier contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, amendments, and change orders.
• Maintain contract documentation and governance records; track key dates and renewals.
• Review invoices; validate charges against contracts and support pricing reviews.
• Prepare governance reports, dashboards, and executive presentations; assist in spend analysis.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and assist in risk identification.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Procurement/Supply Chain/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Contract Governance Analyst to join Global Sourcing & Procurement Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to build expertise in contract management, supplier governance, procurement, and commercial operations. You'll work closely with Procurement, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to support the management of strategic supplier contracts, ensure governance processes are followed, and provide valuable reporting and analysis to support business decisions.

If you enjoy working with data, managing multiple priorities, and collaborating with stakeholders across different functions, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Contract Administration & Governance

• Support the administration of supplier contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, amendments, and change orders.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and governance records.
• Track key contract dates, renewals, pricing updates, and contractual obligations.
• Assist with contract reviews and help identify potential issues or risks.

Commercial & Financial Support

• Review supplier invoices and validate charges against contractual agreements.
• Support pricing reviews, change requests, and commercial adjustments.
• Assist with financial tracking and spend analysis.
• Help identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare governance reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Analyse supplier performance and contract-related metrics.
• Support budget tracking, reconciliations, and executive reporting.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support business and sourcing decisions.

Risk & Compliance

• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and internal policies.
• Support audit requests and documentation reviews.
• Assist in identifying and escalating potential supplier or contract risks.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Legal, and business teams.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and supplier contacts.
• Respond to contract and governance-related queries in a timely manner.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of professional experience in procurement, contracts, finance, business operations, vendor management, or a related area.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to contract management, procurement, supplier management, or governance activities.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, or executive presentations.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems
• Knowledge of supplier performance metrics, invoice validation, or spend analysis
• Experience using procurement platforms such as SAP, Coupa, Ariba, or similar tools.

Why Join Us?

• Gain exposure to strategic supplier and contract management activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
• Build valuable commercial, analytical, and governance expertise.
• Develop your career within a global sourcing and procurement environment.
• Be part of a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.