Contracts Specialist

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Manage contracts from initiation through execution in line with templates, legal requirements, commercial objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate terms with suppliers and business partners; liaise with legal stakeholders on compliance.
• Improve contract processes and governance for the Retail and Hospitality framework.
• Coordinate with purchasing, finance, insurance, data protection, legal, and other teams to address contract concerns.
• Identify contractual or legal gaps and breaches and take appropriate action.
• Coordinate approvals and documentation for valid, timely contract execution.
• Improve contract quality by reviewing and modifying terms.
• Support commercial renegotiations and cost-effective business relationships.
• Manage approvals and renewals and advise on delegation-of-authority matrices.
• Research applicable legislation, regulations, and entity-formation requirements.
• Protect group interests and highlight contract risks for management decision-making.
• Build supplier relationships and support supplier performance against contractual obligations.

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; listed qualifications include an LLB and a degree in law, procurement, or a relevant field.
• At least 4 years of job-related experience.
• Relevant legal or contractual experience, including contract handling and supplier management.
• Supply-chain and procurement experience.
• Commercial or operational experience in retail and hospitality; retail operational experience is also specified.
• Excellent command of English.
• Communication, analytical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Knowledge of contract documents and excellent negotiation skills.

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