Job Description
Job Title: Procurement Contracts ManagerLocation: Hampshire, UK
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid (Minimum of 2 days a week in the office)
Salary: £60,000 + £75,000 (Depending on Experience)Reporting To: Head of Legal
Are you ready to take a leading role in shaping the future of procurement? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Procurement Contracts Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will support the development and delivery of a comprehensive procurement strategy, ensuring best practices, tools, and guidance are in place.
Responsibilities:
* Provide specialist advice and expertise on supply chain matters, including procurement agreements, strategic sourcing, supplier development, and performance monitoring.
* Develop a groupwide procurement policy that reflects the organization's risk appetite and contracting approach.
* Define standard contracts for procurement activities, including engineering, goods & services, consulting, and recruitment.
* Analyse and evaluate supplier proposed contractual Terms & Conditions.
* Collaborate with the legal team to flow down key terms from customer-facing contracts.
* Offer advice and support on procurement matters to various companies and project teams, liaising with external advisors as necessary.
* Work with Compliance colleagues to develop the Supplier Code of Conduct, focusing on Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Sanctions & Export Controls, and other critical topics.
* Provide recommendations and contract amendments to purchasing staff and management, liaising directly with suppliers to achieve satisfactory agreements.
* Contribute to the development of commercial acumen and risk management within the organization through regular updates and training.
* Liaise with external contacts, such as insurance specialists and lawyers, to clarify issues and obtain necessary advice.
* Maintain contractual records and documentation for all non-standard supplier contracts.
* Operate within the company's policies, procedures, and practices for procurement and contract management.
* Collaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
Experience:
* Demonstrable experience in a Procurement/Contracts Manager role with up-to-date knowledge of commercial Contract Law.
* Experience in sourcing and tendering goods and services.
* Awareness of Quality, HSE, IP, ESG, Audit, and Data Protection considerations.
* Awareness of Defence-related procurement requirements.
* Ability to undertake detailed financial analysis and due diligence checks.
* Proven experience in contract evaluation and negotiation within a commercial environment.
* Experience with international contracts involving cross-border transactions.
* Proficiency in contractual drafting.
* Proven ability to understand procurement risks and technicalities.
* Membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or working towards MCIPS qualification.
* Experience in developing risk mitigation strategies and creative solutions to legal and commercial issues.
* Ability to work independently with detailed information, delivering accurate results within tight timescales.
* Experience advising and influencing contractual negotiations with commercial staff, project management, and senior management.
* Direct supplier liaison experience.
Apply now to make a significant impact on our procurement strategy and drive success across our global operations!