Contracts Manager

Join the Award-Winning Team at Goldstar!

Goldstar is a rapidly expanding Transport & Warehousing company, dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Proud winners of the "Haulier of the Year 2023" award by Motor Transport, we’re building the best team to represent our brand and drive our growth.

Position: Contracts ManagerLocation: Conlbrook, SL3 0HQ

Salary: £40,000paShift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 50 hours per week

About the Role:As a Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of managing, negotiating, and optimizing contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. This role is critical in ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and driving profitability within Goldstar’s operations while maintaining a customer-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Lifecycle Management: Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts to align with business goals and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Operational Oversight: Monitor contracts to ensure compliance with service levels, working time directives, and regulatory standards.
• Customer Liaison: Act as a point of contact for resolving contractual issues and maintaining excellent relationships with clients.
• Performance Monitoring: Track contract performance, analyze key metrics, and identify areas for improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify and address potential risks in contracts, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Operations team to align contractual obligations with day-to-day processes.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in contract management, logistics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of contractual law and industry-specific regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with compliance or contract management software.
• Experience managing teams and fostering collaboration.

Why Join Goldstar?

• Competitive salary and benefits, including:
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Free onsite parking
  • Workplace pension
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mental health and wellbeing support
  • Sage Benefits for discounts and rewards
  • Learning and development opportunities
• A dynamic, supportive, and innovative work environment.