Procurement and Contract Specialist (12m FTC)

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are pleased to be partnering with a global professional services organisation in Newcastle on the appointment of a Procurement and Contract Specialist to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.

The Procurement & Contract Specialist will play a key role in managing the full commercial lifecycle across new and existing supplier engagements. This includes running competitive tenders, negotiating commercial terms, reviewing, and marking up contracts, and overseeing supplier performance. The role requires a high level of commercial acumen, strong stakeholder?management skills, and the ability to operate with confidentiality and professionalism when liaising with both internal teams and external suppliers.

Competitive salary on offer with excellent benefits including: hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and enhanced pension contributions.

This role offers hybrid working with 2 days per week in Newcastle and 3 days per week working from home. Working hours are 09.30-17.30 (35 hours per week).

The Role

Procurement & Tender Management

• Lead end?to?end tender processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including scoping requirements, evaluating responses, and supporting final recommendation.
• Conduct market analysis to identify suitable suppliers and benchmark pricing.
• Ensure all tender activity aligns with internal policies, compliance standards, and governance frameworks.

Supplier Negotiations

• Negotiate directly with suppliers for both renewals and new service engagements.
• Drive commercially competitive outcomes while managing risk and ensuring value for money.
• Prepare negotiation strategies and consolidate feedback from internal stakeholders.

Contract Management

• Review, mark up, and provide commentary on contract terms, including MSAs, SOWs, renewals, and licensing agreements.
• Work closely with legal teams to align commercial and legal positions.
• Ensure all contractual documentation is accurate, current, and maintained in accordance with internal processes.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier queries, performance management, and issue resolution.
• Monitor and track supplier KPIs, SLAs, and commercial commitments.
• Escalate risks or performance concerns where required.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise confidentially and effectively with internal stakeholders across multiple regions and business units.
• Provide commercial guidance, market insight, and procurement expertise to support decision?making.
• Build strong relationships while maintaining independence and objectivity in commercial assessments.

The Person/Requirements

Essential Skills

• Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to secure favourable commercial outcomes.
• Ability to review, analyse, and mark up contracts with an understanding of key commercial and contractual risks.
• Excellent supplier?management capabilities, including managing escalations professionally.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and present clear commercial recommendations.
• Effective problem?solving skills with the ability to work through complex commercial challenges.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality when handling supplier and internal stakeholder information.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in procurement within a professional services, technology, or legal environment.
• Familiarity with procurement tools, tender platforms, or contract?management systems.
• Exposure to multi?region procurement activity (EMEA/APAC/AUS) is beneficial.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification (or progress toward it) is desirable but not essential.
• Degree in Business, Commercial, Supply Chain, or related field is an advantage.

For more information, please contact Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment.