Contract Officer

Contract Officer focuses on building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholder to support delivery of the procurement strategy and company plan.

What the role involves

• Building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholder to support delivery of the procurement strategy and company plan.
• Monitoring supplier performance, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement projects.
• Implementing a robust contract management framework to deliver value for money and strong performance outcomes.
• Supporting procurement activities, including sourcing, negotiation and contracting.

Skills and requirements

• Experience of procurement and contract management in a structured or strategic setting.
• Strong customer focus with experience building effective stakeholder relationships.
• Understanding of financial management and value for money principles.
• Experience using IT systems and databases to support service delivery.

Confirmed role details

• 37 per week (Mon-Fri).
• As a Contracts Officer, you’ll act as a vital link between internal teams and our supply partners—ensuring contracts deliver maximum value, performance, and quality.
• Contribute to improving our procurement processes, maintaining accurate supply chain information, and supporting contract governance to keep us audit-ready.
• Support the Strategic Procurement Manager and take a hands-on role in contract management activities, supplier performance, and service improvement initiatives.

Candidate fit

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to suggest improvements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work flexibly.

Known job details

• Pay: £34,000 per annum