Contract & Procurement Lead

Gloucester-based with flexible working and travel across regional sites

Salary: £38K- £41K

Permanent, Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Are you an experienced contract management professional ready to lead procurement strategies and optimise contract performance?

My client is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual to take on this newly developed role as Contract & Procurement Lead. This role will play a pivotal part in overseeing the full contract lifecycle, driving procurement best practices, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. You will support strategic decision-making through data analysis and work closely with colleagues across departments to streamline processes and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the administration and lifecycle management of contracts across multiple sites
• Support and advise on procurement activities and tendering processes
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and internal policies
• Build and manage supplier relationships
• Deliver training and tools to enhance procurement awareness and contract performance

The ideal candidate:

• Significant experience in contract and procurement management
• Strong understanding of public and/or commercial sector contracting practices
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Relevant qualifications (degree or professional certification such as CIPS/IACCM preferred)

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and improve procurement and contract management across a growing multi-site organisation, contributing directly to its strategic success.