Strategic Supplier Contracts Lead - Hybrid & Impact

Supplier Contract Specialist

Full-Time, Permanent
Westhill or Inchinnan, Hybrid working

Please note that this role requires security checks.

The Role

As a Supplier Contract Specialist, you will be instrumental in building, protecting, and enhancing supplier relationships from end to end. This role goes beyond traditional contract management, offering a strategic platform to shape commercial outcomes, ensure regulatory and policy compliance, and reduce risk across the organisation.

You'll take ownership of drafting, negotiating, and managing supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle, working in close partnership with legal, commercial, procurement, and operational teams to strengthen governance, embed best practice, and deliver real value.

The position can be based in either Inchinnan or Westhill, with hybrid working available. Occasional UK and international travel may be required.

What you'll be doing:

• Draft, review, and negotiate supplier contracts, including terms, SLAs, and pricing.
• Manage contracts end to end, covering renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal standards, and regulations.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation.
• Partner with procurement, commercial, legal and operational teams to align contracts with business goals.
• Develop commodity strategies to inform sourcing, supplier selection and long term supply chain efficiency.
• Monitor supplier performance and contractual compliance.
• Resolve contractual issues and support corrective actions.
• Support contract related audits and reporting.
• Provide guidance and training on contract management best practise.

What we're looking for:

• Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating and managing contracts.
• Solid experience and understanding of ITT.
• Solid understanding of procurement practices and supplier governance.
• Good working knowledge of legal terminology and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Confident user of contract management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Able to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline preferred.
• CIPS qualification desirable but not essential.

Why join us?

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension etc.).
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility.
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation and global operations.

EEO Statement

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.