Contracts & Procurement Lead

About the company

My client is a high-performing multi-academy trust with schools across the South of England- they are looking for a Contracts & Procurement Lead to join their rapidly growing Finance & Procurement team.

Your tasks

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day management of contracts across the Trust, owning the Contract Register, managing the full contract lifecycle, and holding suppliers to account. The will also support trust-wide procurement activity, from tenders and quotations to supplier onboarding and spend analysis, working closely with the Head of Procurement, Finance Business Partners and school-based colleagues.

Requirements

• Significant experience in contract management, including drafting, negotiating and administering complex contracts
• Proven track record managing contract lifecycles and supplier relationships
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong negotiation and communication skills
• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in law, business administration, procurement or a related field
• Public or education sector experience and a CIPS or IACCM qualification are desirable

How to apply

For more information, please contact Jamie at HB Partners for a confidential conversation

Other

This position is a hybrid role- you can be based from home or the regional office but you will be expected to travel regularly to different sites.