Procurement and Contracts Officer

Procurement and Contracts Officer

You know procurement is more than just ticking boxes—it's about ensuring seamless operations, fostering strong partnerships, and making a lasting impact. As Procurement and Contracts Officer, you’ll play a key role in keeping everything running smoothly, from securing critical services to driving procurement strategies that deliver real value.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading procurement efforts, ensuring that contracts are robust, secure, and aligned with operational goals.
• Collaborating with functional leads and our procurement team to craft and deliver a forward-looking procurement plan.
• Managing the Contracts Library, where you’ll be the go-to person for ensuring all contracts are up-to-date, correctly assigned, and ready for renewal when needed.
• Nurturing relationships with third-party vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring service providers deliver what they promise—on time and within budget.
• Delivering a monthly procurement report that highlights risks, achievements, and plans for the future.

Why join:

• You’ll have the freedom to make decisions and the responsibility to oversee procurement strategies that drive long-term business success.
• You’ll be a key player in managing contracts that are vital to the organization’s safe, reliable, and sustainable operations.
• Hybrid working gives you the flexibility to balance on-site collaboration and focused time at home.

About you:

• You have experience in managing contracts and procurement processes
• You are skilled at building strong relationships with suppliers.
• You have a solid understanding of procurement guidelines, and you’re comfortable leading meetings and monitoring service level agreements.

Perks of the Job:

• 25 days annual leave
• 3% employer contribution to your pension
• Life insurance
• Travel perks for you and your partner
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to a salary sacrifice scheme.
• Employee assistance program
• Enjoy a hybrid working arrangement—3 days a week onsite, the rest remote.
• Starting salary of up to £38,000 dependent on experience