Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship. We’re now on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together, we'll build a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years. If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us. Let's build a brighter future for pets and their owners, together. As Contract Manager, you will: Contract Management & Procurement – Act as the subject matter expert on contract management, overseeing supplier sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and implementation in alignment with PDSA’s strategic objectives. Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement – Manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring performance metrics are met and value for money is achieved. Compliance & Risk Management – Ensure all procurement activities align with legal, regulatory, and internal policies, mitigating risks and ensuring ethical contract execution. Performance Monitoring & Reporting – Track supplier performance, address service issues, and prepare detailed reports on procurement activities to support decision-making. Strategic Procurement Support – Assist in the management of PDSA’s £40 million contract spend by working with budget holders to optimize procurement processes and cost efficiencies. Process Improvement & Policy Development – Implement best practices in contract management and support the Head of Supply Chain in refining procurement strategies, policies, and procedures. We’re seeking someone with: Proven Contract Management Expertise – Strong experience in contract management within a supply chain setting, with a recognised professional qualification such as MCIPS. Negotiation & Supplier Relationship Management – Demonstrable experience in leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships to secure favourable agreements. Legal & Regulatory Knowledge – Expert understanding of procurement-related legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance in all contract dealings. Procurement Framework Experience – Hands-on experience in working with procurement frameworks to support efficient and compliant sourcing activities. Leadership & Team Development – Ability to lead, manage, and develop a team, ensuring effective collaboration across internal and external stakeholders. Sector Awareness (Desirable) – Familiarity with procurement within the charity or non-profit sector, with relevant certification in procurement or contract management considered an advantage. Why Join Us? At PDSA, we care for both pets and people. As part of our team, you will enjoy a supportive, flexible working environment, along with a range of great benefits designed to make you feel valued: • Remote and flexible working options to suit your lifestyle. • 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days per year. • An additional Wellbeing Day, so you can recharge whenever you need it. • Generous pension schemes, starting at 5% contributions and increasing up to 10%. • Life Assurance policy (4x annual salary) to give you peace of mind. • Employee Assistance Program and Online Wellbeing Centre available 24/7 for confidential support. • Retail and Holiday Discounts via our fetch platform, giving you access to a wide range of deals. PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect. To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.