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Our client is a leading engineering company based in Camberley, renowned for delivering innovative solutions within the engineering sector. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Procurement Contracts Manager with a legal background to join their dynamic team. This is a permanent, full-time role offering a competitive salary of up to £75,000, along with the flexibility of a hybrid working model.
If you are an eprienced Procurement Contracts Manager with a legal background and expertise in drafting and managing contracts from scratch, we would love to hear from you. Join an innovative and growing engineering company and contribute to its continued success.
Procurement Contracts Manager - Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £75,000 per annum.
- Hybrid working model (2 days onsite, 3 days remote).
- Career growth opportunities within a well-established engineering company.
- Comprehensive benefits package (details provided during the interview process).
Procurement Contracts Manager - About The Role
As a Procurement Contracts Manager, you will play a crucial role in the creation, negotiation, and management of procurement contracts. You will be responsible for drafting contracts, ensuring they meet legal requirements, and aligning with the company’s strategic objectives. This is a key position where you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and legal teams, managing the full contract lifecycle to safeguard the company’s interests.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the creation and management of procurement contracts, ensuring they meet legal and regulatory standards and align with company objectives.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and negotiation of licensing agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and other procurement-related contracts.
- Develop, implement, and maintain procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Work closely with internal teams (procurement, legal, finance, engineering) and external suppliers to ensure clear and effective communication throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts, ensuring favourable outcomes for the company while mitigating risks.
- Monitor contract performance to ensure all obligations are met and proactively address any potential risks or issues.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all procurement contracts, licenses, and NDAs.
- Provide expert legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding contract terms, legal compliance, and procurement best practices.
- Support the training and development of team members on contract management, procurement processes, and policy management.
The successful Procurement Contracts Manager will have:
- Legal background with significant experience in contract management, procurement, and policy development, ideally within an engineering or technical environment.
- Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts from scratch, including procurement contracts, licensing agreements, and NDAs.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, legal frameworks, and risk management.
- Knowledge of engineering industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements is advantageous.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail, organisational abilities, and the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
- Right to work in the UK is required.
- A full, valid UK driving licence is ideal due to the location of the role, but the office is also accessible by public transport.
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications, we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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