Procurement Contract Manager

The Vacancy

🚀 Ready to shape the future of public sector contract management?

We're looking for an experienced Procurement Contract Manager to lead our contract governance and compliance framework, ensuring we deliver transparent, compliant, and commercially robust contract management across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in implementing the Procurement Act 2023, driving best practice and providing expert advice that supports high-quality public services.

🌟 What you'll be doing

✔️ Leading the organisation's contract management governance framework
📋 Maintaining corporate contract registers and ensuring statutory compliance
📢 Publishing procurement notices in line with Procurement Act 2023 requirements
📊 Producing governance reports for senior leadership and Audit & Governance Committee
⚖️ Providing expert advice on contract variations, extensions, performance and compliance
🔍 Monitoring supplier performance, risks and governance across the organisation
🤝 Working closely with colleagues across all service areas to improve contract management practices
🎓 Delivering training and guidance to Contract Owners across the organisation
🚀 Supporting strategic procurement activities and deputising for the Head of Procurement & Contracting when required

🎯 What we're looking for

You'll bring:

✅ Significant experience in public sector procurement and contract management
✅ Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015
✅ Experience managing governance, compliance and performance reporting
✅ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
✅ The confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders where necessary
✅ Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain complex legislation clearly

🎓 Qualifications

Essential:

• 🎓 Degree (or equivalent experience) in Procurement, Business, Commercial Management, Law or a related discipline.

Desirable:

• 📜 CIPS or WorldCC (formerly IACCM) accreditation.

💡 Why join us?

You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation where you'll:

🌱 Influence strategic procurement decisions
📈 Drive continuous improvement across contract management
🤝 Work alongside experienced professionals committed to excellence
💼 Make a real difference to public service delivery and governance

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are are received so please check out the full job description below and apply today!

📝 Supporting statement
As part of your application, you’ll be asked to submit a supporting statement. This is your opportunity to shine and tell us how your knowledge, skills and experience make you a great fit for this role, with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification. We’re keen to understand your experience, approach and what you would bring to the team.

📝 Job Description
You can view the full Job Description at the bottom of the advert

Have a question about the role? We’d love to hear from you – email the Recruitment Team recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk

Closing Date:16th July 2026

📩 Apply today!

If you're passionate about procurement governance, compliance and delivering excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

The Company

Local government—but not as you know it!
We’re the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), a bold and forward-thinking organisation created in 2017 through a landmark devolution deal with Government. That deal handed us the power and the funding to make decisions locally, for the people who live and work here.

We’re a partnership of seven councils working together with businesses, educators, health services, emergency responders and community groups to drive growth and improve lives across our region. Led by a directly elected Mayor and a Board of local leaders, we’re united by a clear mission - to get Cambridgeshire and Peterborough moving.

At the Combined Authority, we do things the CIVIL way—Collaboration, Integrity, Vision, Innovation, Leadership. We’re passionate about our people and proud of our culture. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impact, grow your skills, and be part of something meaningful, you’ve come to the right place.

Explore our vacancies and start your journey with us today.

The Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employees Benefits & Wellbeing Platform

The Values

• The CIVILS

Our annual CIVIL awards ceremony recognises and rewards employee successes

• Work-Life Balance

Flexible Working helps my work-life balance

• Learning & Development

The CPCA supports my professional development

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