Hays Recruitment

Procurement Contract Specialist

Posted: 5 days ago

Job Description

As a Procurement Contracts Specialist, you’ll be instrumental in supporting our procurement and legal teams during a major M&A initiative. You’ll lead the review, negotiation, and harmonisation of supplier contracts, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and unlocking value across the newly combined organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct due diligence on supplier contracts across merging entitiesIdentify contractual risks, obligations, and opportunities for consolidationRenegotiate terms with vendors to align with new business objectivesCollaborate with legal, finance, and procurement teams to ensure seamless integrationMaintain accurate contract records and support post-merger auditsContribute to the development of standardised procurement templates and processesWhat We’re Looking ForProven experience in procurement contract management, ideally within a complex or regulated industryDemonstrated involvement in M&A activities, including contract due diligence and integrationStrong negotiation and stakeholder management skillsFamiliarity with procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa) is a plusDetail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments

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