Contracts Manager

Salary: £40 – 45kLocation: Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week in Greater ManchesterContract: Permanent, Full Time

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to manage a portfolio of strategic framework agreements, primarily within Building Cleaning and Place-related services. You will oversee the full procurement lifecycle, including category strategy, market engagement, tendering, contract management, supplier performance and framework development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead category management strategies and procurement activity.
• Deliver end-to-end public sector tenders and framework renewals.
• Manage supplier relationships, contract performance and compliance.
• Monitor KPIs, commercial controls and framework utilisation.
• Provide procurement advice to stakeholders and members.
• Conduct market engagement and supplier reviews.
• Develop tender documentation and evaluation methodologies.
• Support and mentor junior procurement colleagues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Experience managing public sector procurements.
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and frameworks.
• Contract and supplier management experience.
• Ability to develop procurement and category strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience producing tender documentation and evaluations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Previous mentoring or team support experience desirable.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to manage high-profile procurement projects.
• Supportive and collaborative environment.

Synonyms: Procurement Manager, Category Manager, Framework Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Contract Manager.

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