Procurement and Contracts Manager
Location: Buckinghamshire/4 times in office per month
Our growing client is looking for a Procurement and Contracts Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will oversee the creation, implementation, and management of supplier and customer contracts and the procurement process. They will also be responsible for negotiating terms and managing supplier relationships to ensure optimal agreements and partnerships.
Responsibilities:
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to ensure compliance with legal and organisational standards.
• Oversee the contract lifecycle from initiation to termination, ensuring adherence to all terms.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of all contracts, including renewals and amendments.
• Identify potential risks in contract terms and conditions and propose mitigation strategies.
• Liaison with outsourced legal support for complex/onerous contracts.
• Lead and support the procurement lifecycle, including request for information/proposals, and performance management plans. (Supported by the subject matter expert.)
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish strong supplier relationships.
• Follow, develop and implement procurement processes to ensure cost-effective purchasing and timely delivery of goods and services.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or discrepancies.
Skills and Requirements:
• Keen eye for detail
• Excellent negotiation skills
• The ability to foster strong supplier relationships
• Experience in contract management and procurement
• Experience of working with experienced stakeholders
• Good understanding of legal terminology and concepts
• Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply/other legal qualification is desirable
Benefits:
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Private healthcare and dental cover is available after completion of probationary period.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance at four times the salary.
• Salary sacrifice schemes.
• Free parking on site.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Hybrid/flexible working options are available dependent on job role
FS1 Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment agency providing solutions within the Sales, Marketing and Creative fields for permanent, freelance and contract positions please contact us to discuss one of our many positions.
Please contact Faye on [email protected] if you would like to find out more about this role.