Head of Contract Management

Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Contract Management & Compliance to join a global procurement function undergoing continued growth and transformation. This high-profile role offers the chance to establish best-practice contract governance, strengthen compliance frameworks, and influence procurement operations on an international scale. Initially offered as a contract/interim assignment through to early 2027, there is strong potential for the role to become permanent. The position can be performed on a fully remote basis, with minimal travel requirements. Your new role Reporting into senior procurement leadership, you will act as the organisation's subject-matter expert for contract governance, compliance, and procurement controls. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development of contract management policies, procedures, and governance frameworks Creating and maintaining standard contract templates, terms and conditions, and supplier agreement documentation Reviewing, negotiating, and advising on supplier contracts, identifying and mitigating contractual risks Managing central contract repositories, governance processes, and compliance reporting Conducting contract audits and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to policy and regulatory requirements Acting as the escalation point for contract interpretation, disputes, and complex commercial issues Developing risk and control frameworks to strengthen procurement compliance and assurance Working collaboratively with global procurement, legal, finance, and operational stakeholders to drive consistency and best practice Supporting procurement transformation, process improvement, and standardisation initiatives across international operationsWhat you'll need to succeed Significant experience in contract management, procurement governance, contract compliance, or procurement operations Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and contract life cycle management expertise Experience developing policies, procedures, controls, and compliance frameworks Knowledge of procurement governance, audit processes, and risk management principles Ability to influence senior stakeholders across global and cross-functional teams Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills Experience working within complex international organisations Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience CIPS, legal, contract management, or other relevant professional qualifications would be advantageous Previous experience within procurement compliance, contract auditing, legal operations, or commercial governance environments is highly desirableWhat you'll get in return Competitive salary package Initial contract through to early 2027 with potential to become permanent 100% remote working with excellent flexibility Opportunity to shape global contract governance and compliance practices Exposure to senior international stakeholders and strategic procurement initiatives High degree of autonomy and influence within a growing procurement functionApply now If you are a senior Contract Manager, Contracts & Compliance Manager, Commercial Contracts Manager, Procurement Governance Manager, or Head of Contract Management looking for a highly visible leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to lead contract governance, strengthen compliance, and help build a world-class procurement function. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)