Head of Contract Management

Location: Cambridgeshire

Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Contract Management & Compliance to join a global procurement function undergoing continued growth and transformation. This high-profile role offers the chance to establish best-practice contract governance, strengthen compliance frameworks, and influence procurement operations on an international scale. Initially offered as a contract/interim assignment through to early 2027, there is strong potential for the role to become permanent.

The position can be performed on a fully remote basis, with minimal travel requirements.

Your new role

Reporting into senior procurement leadership, you will act as the organisation's subject-matter expert for contract governance, compliance, and procurement controls.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the development of contract management policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
Creating and maintaining standard contract templates, terms and conditions, and supplier agreement documentation
Reviewing, negotiating, and advising on supplier contracts, identifying and mitigating contractual risks
Managing central contract repositories, governance processes, and compliance reporting
Conducting contract audits and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to policy and regulatory requirements
Acting as the escalation point for contract interpretation, disputes, and complex commercial issues
Developing risk and control frameworks to strengthen procurement compliance and assurance
Working collaboratively with global procurement, legal, finance, and operational stakeholders to drive consistency and best practice
Supporting procurement transformation, process improvement, and standardisation initiatives across international operations

What you'll need to succeed

Significant experience in contract management, procurement governance, contract compliance, or procurement operations
Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and contract life cycle management expertise
Experience developing policies, procedures, controls, and compliance frameworks
Knowledge of procurement governance, audit processes, and risk management principles
Ability to influence senior stakeholders across global and cross-functional teams
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience working within complex international organisations
Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience
CIPS, legal, contract management, or other relevant professional qualifications would be advantageous
Previous experience within procurement compliance, contract auditing, legal operations, or commercial governance environments is highly desirable

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary package
Initial contract through to early 2027 with potential to become permanent
100% remote working with excellent flexibility
Opportunity to shape global contract governance and compliance practices
Exposure to senior international stakeholders and strategic procurement initiatives
High degree of autonomy and influence within a growing procurement function

Apply now

If you are a senior Contract Manager, Contracts & Compliance Manager, Commercial Contracts Manager, Procurement Governance Manager, or Head of Contract Management looking for a highly visible leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to lead contract governance, strengthen compliance, and help build a world-class procurement function.

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