Procurement Contracts Manager

Maidstone, Kent

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

An established multi-site organisation is seeking an experienced Procurement Contracts Manager to join its procurement team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of supplier contracts, support strategic sourcing activity, and help drive commercial value across a diverse range of spend categories.

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will play a key role in contract governance, supplier performance, cost management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Managing procurement contracts across a range of direct and indirect spend categories.
• Ensuring effective contract governance and mitigating commercial, legal and financial risks.
• Supporting tendering activity, supplier negotiations, and sourcing exercises.
• Developing strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintaining and managing the contract register, ensuring timely reviews and renewals.
• Providing commercial support on business projects, supplier negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement and digitalisation of procurement and contract management processes.

About You

We're looking for an organised and commercially minded procurement professional who can build credibility with stakeholders and suppliers alike.

You will ideally have:

• At least two years' experience in procurement contract management or a related procurement role.
• CIPS qualification, degree-level education, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience negotiating contracts and delivering procurement improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good commercial awareness and analytical capability.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a multi-site organisation.
• Proven success in supplier relationship management and contract negotiations.
• Experience implementing process improvements within a procurement function.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 salary
• 33 days annual leave plus additional birthday day off
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free on-site parking