Procurement & Contracts Specialist

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom Ted Baker Full time

**PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTS SPECIALIST**

**WHO WE ARE**

QUINTESSENTIALLY BRITISH; DISTINCTLY GLOBAL.

At Ted Baker, we know what it means to be a truly forward-thinking designer brand. From the iconic props in our shops, to the delightful details and thoughtful touches which set us apart from the crowd. These are the qualities we see brought to life in our People.

We look for courageous thought leaders who constantly strive for excellence. Driven by their curiosity and boundless creativity, who know that refinement and a good witticism aren’t mutually exclusive. Subject matter experts ready to pave the way for their team to achieve new levels of success - and, just as importantly, joy.

**THE ROLE**

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to lead the management of a wide variety of contracts including supplier, licensing, sales, technology, and marketing contracts. Reporting to the Legal Counsel, this role will support the Legal and Operations team and the wider business by managing contact renewals, supporting negotiation of key commercial terms, and coordinating with business teams / Legal to ensure a smooth contracts process. You will be a key member of the Legal team, helping support through a business restructure and shape the legal / procurement function.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Work directly with Legal, Finance, Operations and other key business stakeholder and key suppliers to facilitate a smooth contract negotiation and signature process.
- Provide advice and/ or first line of guidance to business stakeholders on a variety of contractual transactions.
- Help manage contractual budgets.
- Keep up to date with contract filing and managing the supplier database and renewal reminders.
- Educate business stakeholders on contract forms, best practices, and commercial and legal risks as part of the contract review process. Provide training where necessary.
- Help coordinate RFP processes and bid responses and procurement questionnaires where necessary.
- Considering key Improvements to contracting process and helping Implement any training or efficiencies into the business.

**TOOLS OF THE TRADE**
- Procurement/ Contract management experience required
- Strong communication skills with ability to maintain good relationships across a wide range of stakeholders at senior level.
- Excellent organisational skills & attention to detail, performing all work with high levels of accuracy; and ability to prioritise workloads, while meeting all deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Be personable and approachable
- Good team player
- Drive, enthusiasm, and a proactive nature
- Have a resilient personality with the ability to be adaptable.
- Quality Focus and attention to detail
- Can-do attitude - thinks ahead; takes ownership, follows through, and goes the extra mile

**OUR VALUES**

AUTHENTIC

We have the freedom to be our ‘best self’, being true to ourselves and others

KIND

We try to do the right thing: for each other, our communities, our planet and for Ted

CURIOUS

We are hungry to explore, innovate and think differently

COURAGEOUS

We have the confidence to be brave, have fun and discover the unexpected

INCLUSIVE

We embrace and respect individuality and celebrate difference & diversity

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