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Contracts Manager

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stanground, Peterborough

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Contracts Manager

Location: Peterborough
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum
Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus up to 14%
Car Allowance: £6,500
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of fuel supply and commercial contracts within a regulated, operationally critical environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring contractual compliance, commercial optimisation, and continuity of supply, while working closely with operational teams and external stakeholders.

This is a commercially focused position suited to someone with strong contract management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement experience.

Key Responsibilities

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    Manage fuel supply contracts across local authority, commercial, industrial, and merchant inputs.

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    Ensure all contractual, legal, safety, environmental, and quality obligations are met.

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    Maintain and develop the contract risk register, ensuring legislative and policy compliance.

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    Drive continuous improvement in contract performance through monitoring and action planning.

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    Liaise with site operations to ensure fuel volumes meet operational requirements.

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    Work closely with suppliers, hauliers, and internal teams to ensure fuel quality and compliance with site rules.

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    Develop and manage contingency plans for fuel supply during planned and unplanned outages.

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    Source fuel on optimal commercial terms, meeting price, volume, and quality targets.

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    Support financial management including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L reporting.

Skills & Experience Required

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    Proven experience in commercial contract management and negotiation.

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    Strong knowledge of managing complex contracts and performance frameworks.

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    Experience managing client and supplier relationships.

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    Good financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L reporting.

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    Ability to manage risk, compliance, and operational priorities simultaneously.

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    Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Package & Benefits

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    £45,000 – £50,000 salary

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    Discretionary annual bonus up to 14%

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    £6,500 car allowance

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    25 days holiday plus bank holidays

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    Comprehensive sick pay scheme

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    Health care benefits

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    Stable, long-term role within a collaborative and professional environment

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