Job Description:

CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT MANAGER
SURREY
UP TO £48,000 + ENHANCED PENSION SCHEME
36 HOURS PER WEEK

THE OPPORTUNITY:
Get Recruited is recruiting on behalf of an education organisation looking for a Contracts & Procurement Manager to take ownership of its contract register, strengthen supplier performance and help schools get better value from their spending.
With home working available, a 36-hour week and a defined benefit pension, this offers a Contract Manager or Contract Management Specialist the opportunity to improve processes while supporting a meaningful educational mission.
As Contracts & Procurement Manager, you'll report to the Head of Procurement and work closely with finance colleagues, budget holders and suppliers. An experienced Contract Manager or Contract Management Specialist will find a varied remit combining contract ownership, procurement support and practical advice.

THE CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT MANAGER ROLE:

• Maintain an accurate central contract register, giving colleagues clear visibility of supplier commitments, key dates and risks.
• Manage contracts from award through to expiry or termination, planning renewals, retenders and exits before deadlines are missed.
• Monitor supplier performance, address service issues and advise budget holders on renewal and alternative purchasing options.
• Review agreements for compliance with relevant legislation, education-sector requirements and internal policies.
• Support tenders and quotation exercises across a broad range of purchasing categories, helping colleagues evaluate options and demonstrate value for money.
• Maintain clear procurement records and analyse spending to identify trends, discrepancies and opportunities to improve purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and create accurate supplier records in Sage Intacct.
• Resolve contract and procurement queries, maintain useful internal guidance and train colleagues on contract responsibilities and supplier management.
• Work with school and shared-service colleagues, travelling frequently for meetings, site visits and other key engagements.

THE PERSON:

• Experience as a Contract Manager or Contract Management Specialist, with substantial responsibility for drafting, negotiating and administering complex contracts.
• A track record of managing contract lifecycles, supplier relationships and contractual risks.
• Confident interpreting legal documents, organising accurate records and explaining contractual requirements clearly.
• Degree-level qualification in law, business, procurement or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience.
• A Contract Manager or Contract Management Specialist who builds effective relationships, manages competing deadlines and takes a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• CIPS or IACCM certification, public-sector or education experience, and knowledge of estates or IT contracts are desirable.

THE BENEFITS:

• Home working available, alongside frequent travel to organisational sites.
• 36-hour working week.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme membership.
• 26 days' annual leave plus two extra-statutory days.
• Professional development and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

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