Contracts & Procurement Specialist

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Beauty • Fashion • Retail
The Role
Manage contract drafting, negotiation, redlines, and lifecycle for vendor, service, and SaaS agreements. Support procurement and sourcing activities including RFPs, vendor selection, and market research. Oversee supplier performance, resolve operational issues, maintain CLM system, use Monday.com for projects, and report savings and risks to leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In

Noble Panacea is a new revolutionary skincare brand founded by Nobel Laureate Sir Fraser Stoddart and launched in October 2019. The ground-breaking OSMV™ Technology at the core of the brand enables transformational efficacy and precision. We create with intention and deep respect by adhering to the global principles of green chemistry. We take our commitment to nature and sustainability to all stages of product development, from R&D to packaging. Ultimately, we strive to promote absolute skin health by empowering all who seek authentic, natural, and ageless beauty.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Contracts & Procurement Specialist with demonstrated experience in contract drafting, negotiation, redlining, and lifecycle management, along with previous exposure to procurement and sourcing activities. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can support vendor selection, commercial negotiations, and procurement operations before independently managing the resulting agreements from inception through execution. The ideal candidate is commercially savvy, organized, and comfortable working with moderate supervision in a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Contract Management

  • Draft, review, and redline a variety of agreements, including vendor, service, and SaaS contracts
  • Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms while managing risk exposure
  • Oversee contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution
  • Serve as a key point of contact for contract-related matters across internal teams
  • Collaborate with internal cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into clear, enforceable contractual terms
  • Maintain and optimize the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system to ensure contract visibility and control
  • Proactively identify contractual risks and recommend practical, business-aligned solutions

Procurement & Sourcing

  • Manage and support procurement activities, including supplier sourcing, evaluation, and vendor selection
  • Participate in commercial negotiations covering pricing, service levels, and delivery terms
  • Develop and support Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including scopes of work, evaluation criteria, and justification documentation
  • Conduct market research to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate supply risks
  • Analyze the financial components of bids and proposals to ensure cost-effectiveness

Operations & Collaboration

  • Partner with Operations to resolve delivery delays, quality issues, and invoice discrepancies
  • Monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations and procurement policies
  • Maintain accurate records of supplier information, contracts, and performance metrics
  • Manage procurement projects using tools such as Monday.com
  • Provide regular reporting to leadership on contract status, sourcing progress, cost savings, and risk mitigation
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and standardization

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field
  • 4+ years of direct experience negotiating, redlining, and managing contracts independently, including ownership of contract lifecycle processes
  • 2+ years of experience supporting procurement and sourcing activities, including RFP development and vendor selection
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret legal and commercial terms, assess risk, and drive negotiations to resolution
  • Strong ability to manage multiple priorities across contracts and procurement workflows
  • Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems and procurement or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Monday.com)
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across internal teams

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

  • 4+  years' experience managing SaaS agreements.
  • Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPP, or CSCP
  • Experience in the luxury or high-end consumer goods sector

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field
  • 4+ years of direct experience negotiating, redlining, and managing contracts independently, including ownership of contract lifecycle processes
  • 2+ years of experience supporting procurement and sourcing activities, including RFP development and vendor selection
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret legal and commercial terms, assess risk, and drive negotiations to resolution
  • Strong ability to manage multiple priorities across contracts and procurement workflows
  • Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems and procurement or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Monday.com)
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across internal teams
  • 4+ years' experience managing SaaS agreements
  • Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPP, or CSCP
  • Experience in the luxury or high-end consumer goods sector
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The Company
HQ: Irvine, California
94 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Founded upon years of Noble Prize-winning organic molecular chemistry research, the cutting-edge skincare technology at the core of our brand enables unprecedented precision and efficacy. We create with intention and deep respect for the natural world by adhering to the global principles of green chemistry. We take our commitment to nature and sustainability to all stages of products'​ development, from R&D to packaging. Ultimately, we strive to promote absolute skin health by empowering all who seek authentic, natural, and ageless beauty.

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