Contracts Manager

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contracts Manager to join the procurement team of a successful property business. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring repair, maintenance, and refurbishment services essential to construction operations and customer satisfaction.

We're looking for someone who can combine commercial acumen with practical understanding to help deliver value and quality across the business.

The Role

You'll take ownership of sourcing and managing supplier relationships across a range of these contracts, spread across the UK. Working closely with other internal teams, you'll ensure that services are delivered on time, to standard, and within budget.Key responsibilities include:

• Managing suppliers and negotiating contract terms for services
• Agreeing terms, and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards is met at all times
• Working with internal stakeholders to forecast demand and identify cost-saving opportunities within repairs and maintenance
• Monitoring contractor performance, addressing issues, and driving continuous improvement
• Keeping accurate records of contract spend, variations and renewals

The Person

You'll have proven experience in a procurement or contracts management rolewithin repair & maintenance, construction, facilities management, or similar. You'll be comfortable managing end-to-end procurement for service contracts, and confident dealing with suppliers and stakeholders at all levels.Ideally, you'll bring:

• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of construction supply chains.
• A proactive approach to contract performance and supplier development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills - internal and external.

What's on Offer

Excellent company benefits and a real opportunity for progression and ownership - seeing your own results have a real impact on the business and its customers.