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Contracts Specialist

Butler Ross
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 2XY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A fast-expanding manufacturing company is seeking a permanent Contracts Specialist to join their procurement team in Oxford, offering a salary of up to £53,000.
  • The role is part of the purchasing department and provides excellent opportunities for career advancement.
  • Candidates should have prior experience in contract management, ideally within a medical or technical manufacturing setting.
  • Key responsibilities include contract management, dispute resolution, market engagement, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship management.
  • The ideal candidate will have proven experience in evaluating, drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts, with a focus on attention to detail and effective communication.

A fast-expanding manufacturing company is seeking a permanent Contracts Specialist to join their procurement team in Oxford, with a salary of up to £53,000.

This role will be part of the purchasing department, offering excellent opportunities for career advancement in the coming years.

Ideal candidates should possess prior experience in contract management, preferably within a medical or technical manufacturing setting.

Role responsibilities of the Contracts Specialist include:

  • Contract Management: Prepare, negotiate, execute, and manage contracts from initiation to closure, including amendments, extensions, and terminations; review proposals and develop negotiation strategies; ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Dispute Management: Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to effectively address and resolve contract disputes or issues.
  • Market Engagement: Conduct market research to inform and enhance procurement strategies and decision-making.
  • Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and manage their expectations throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Strategically manage supplier relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers.
  • Continuous Improvement: Implement ongoing improvements in processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in contract management and related activities.

Person Specification of the Contracts Specialist:

  • Proven experience as Contracts Specialist or equivalent within a medical or technical manufacturing environment
  • Experience in evaluating, drafting, negotiating, closing and management the legal, commercial and contractual aspects of contracts (full lifecycles)
  • Excellent negotiation skills with ability to communicate effectively across all levels
  • High attention to detail with ability to spot errors and inconsistencies

Salary

Up to £53,000 - dependent on experience

This role will be well suited if you have held a role within contracts or commercial as a Contracts Manager, Commercial Manager, Contracts Office, Commercial Officer, Procurement Manager or Subcontract Manager.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.