Protect value. Bring structure. Make an impact. We’re looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join us on a 6-month fixed-term contract and take ownership of contract governance across our procurement function. This isn’t about administration - it’s about protecting the business, strengthening how we work with suppliers, and bringing consistency across a growing, multi-site operation. If you’re someone who understands the commercial impact of contracts — and knows how to get the detail right without losing sight of the bigger picture - we’d love to talk. About Us Valor Hospitality is an award-winning international hospitality company operating across the UK, Europe, the US, the Middle East and Africa. We don’t just manage hotels - we build high-performing teams, deliver great guest experiences, and focus on strong commercial results. Everything we do is driven by our values: Passionate. Real. Inspiring. Dynamic. Excellent. The Role You’ll take ownership of contract governance across procurement, ensuring all supplier agreements are: commercially robust compliant consistent actively managed You’ll work across multiple stakeholders - from Procurement and Finance to Property and Operations - bringing structure, clarity and control to how we manage supplier relationships. This is a hands-on role with real impact, particularly as we continue to scale and strengthen our procurement approach. What You’ll Be Doing Own contract governance end-to-end Manage the full lifecycle of contracts — from drafting and negotiation through to renewal and exit Build and maintain consistent contract frameworks across all procurement categories Ensure all agreements include clear commercial terms, SLAs and KPIs Protect the business from risk Ensure contracts meet legal, financial and regulatory requirements Identify and mitigate commercial and operational risk Maintain audit readiness across the contract portfolio Put clear controls and approval processes in place Support commercial decision-making Partner with Procurement Buyers during tender processes Support contract structuring and negotiation Ensure consistency across supplier agreements Drive supplier accountability Establish clear performance frameworks Ensure SLAs and KPIs are measurable and meaningful Support resolution of supplier issues where required Bring structure and visibility Maintain a central contract repository Ensure contracts are accessible, up to date and accurate Work with systems and data to improve visibility and reporting What We’re Looking For You’ll bring a mix of commercial awareness, attention to detail, and confidence working across stakeholders. Ideally, you’ll have: Experience managing contracts within procurement, operations or a multi-site environment Strong understanding of contract structure, risk and governance Confidence working with legal and finance stakeholders A structured, organised approach with strong attention to detail The ability to influence and challenge where needed Most importantly, you’ll understand that good contracts don’t just sit on a shelf - they actively protect and improve business performance. This is a high-impact, fixed-term role where you’ll: Shape how contracts are structured across the business Reduce risk across millions of pounds of supplier spend Bring consistency to a growing portfolio Work closely with senior stakeholders In short: you’ll leave things better than you found them.