Hybrid Procurement Contracts Officer

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About the role

  • Procurement Contracts Officer at Astroscale managing supplier contracts and compliance in a hybrid role. Focused on efficiency and internal alignment within the procurement department.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and maintain all supplier Non-Disclosure Agreements in line with templates to ensure confidentiality and compliance
  • Support Procurement Managers in drafting Request for Proposal, Quotation, and Information packs, ensuring clarity and completeness
  • Monitor and enforce supplier adherence to legal, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements, including export control regulations
  • Assist Procurement Managers in negotiating supplier terms and conditions to achieve favourable outcomes while mitigating risk
  • Prepare, issue, and manage contractual documents, ensuring timely follow-up and execution through to signature
  • Ensure accurate documentation and archiving of all contractual agreements within the company’s systems
  • Identify and escalate contractual risks, proposing mitigation strategies to protect the organisation
  • Work closely with internal teams (Legal, Compliance, Procurement) to align contractual terms with organisational objectives
  • Support ongoing supplier engagement to maintain compliance and resolve contractual issues promptly, as well as the onboarding of new suppliers
  • Contribute to improving procurement and contracting processes for efficiency and compliance

Requirements

  • Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC), and able to access UK and US export controlled information and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Prior experience of contract management for procurement, within a space, aerospace or defence environment
  • Demonstrate knowledge of, and familiarity with, UK, US, and international trade compliance frameworks
  • Experience using procurement and contract lifecycle management tools
  • Ability to interpret and apply contractual and regulatory requirements effectively
  • Excellent Communication Skills Capable of drafting clear, concise contractual documents and engaging with suppliers professionally

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
  • Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment
  • Optional 9/75 working pattern
  • Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)
  • 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday
  • Life insurance and long-term sick pay
  • Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
  • Relocation allowance considered
  • State of the art office and cleanroom facility
  • Regular social events

Job title

Procurement Contracts Officer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£35,000 - £55,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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