Contracts Manager

Kingston Barnes are seeking an experiencedContracts Manageron behalf of our client to take ownership of their fuel supply and commercial contracts within a regulated, operationally critical environment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About you Proven experience in commercial contract management and negotiation.

Strong knowledge of managing complex contracts and performance frameworks.

Experience managing client and supplier relationships.

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

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

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Package & Benefits £45,000 £50,000 salary Discretionary annual bonus up to 14% £6,500 car allowance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Comprehensive sick pay scheme Health care benefits Stable, long-term role within a collaborative and professional environment If you are interested, please call Josh Hoyle on or apply online
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