Procurement Contracts Specialist

Computershare · Bristol

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 computershare.com/flex.

We 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 CIPS

This role would suit someone from a procurement, sourcing, contracts administration or supplier management background who enjoys combining relationship management with commercial decision-making and contract review.

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future

And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 11,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

Fairness and culture

We want to provide you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.

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