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