Procurement Contracts Specialist

Job-:
Professional Services

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Closes:

Location:

Bristol (Hybrid)
In this position, you’ll be based in the Bristol office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at  give you a world of potential

Are you commercially minded with experience reviewing contracts, working with suppliers and building strong stakeholder relationships?

We're looking for a Procurement Contracts Specialist to join our Global Procurement team in Bristol. This role sits at the heart of our sourcing and contracting activity, helping the business secure the right supplier agreements while balancing commercial value, risk and service quality.

Working closely with stakeholders, suppliers and Legal teams, you'll support the full contract lifecycle, from onboarding new suppliers through to contract renewals and ongoing supplier management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with procurement, sourcing or contracts experience who is looking to further develop their career within a global organisation.

A role you will love

As a Procurement Contracts Specialist, you'll be responsible for supporting procurement and contracting activities across a diverse supplier base. You'll review and negotiate supplier agreements, coordinate onboarding activities, manage contract renewals and help stakeholders navigate the contracting process.

The role offers plenty of variety and would suit someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems and making sound commercial decisions. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of contracts and business areas while building your procurement and contract management expertise.

Key responsibilities include:

Reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts and commercial terms

Managing contract renewals and supporting the end-to-end contract lifecycle

Supporting supplier onboarding and ensuring required documentation is completed

Partnering with stakeholders, suppliers and Legal teams to progress contracting activities

Maintaining contract records and associated documentation

Providing commercial and market insights to support supplier decisions

Managing supplier relationships and supporting supplier performance activities

Supporting procurement initiatives that deliver value, efficiency and risk management

What will you bring to the role?

We're looking for someone with strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with a variety of stakeholders and suppliers.

You don't need a degree for this role. We're more interested in your experience, judgement, willingness to learn and ability to build effective working relationships.

We're particularly interested in candidates who have:

Experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management or supplier management

Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and supplier agreements

Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier engagement

Ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders and suppliers

Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills

Good commercial judgement and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

And it’s desirable if you have:

Experience supporting supplier onboarding activities

Understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions

Experience working within a procurement function

Knowledge of contract management systems

Working towards, or interested in pursuing, a professional qualification such as CIPSThis role would suit someone from a procurement, sourcing, contracts administration or supplier management background who enjoys combining…