Procurement Contracts Manager

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!