Contracts Manager

We are looking for a Contracts Manager to join our Procurement Team!

You will play a pivotal role in managing and negotiating vendor contracts across the Group, ensuring that all agreements deliver optimal commercial and legal outcomes. Your expertise will focus on Goods and/or Services agreements, SaaS agreements, NDAs and DPAs. This is a home based role.

 The PureGym Way

PureGym is the No.1 gym operator in the UK, and the 4th largest gym operator worldwide. With 600+ gyms and over 2 million members across the UK, Europe & US, we are the gym where Everybody is Welcome. We champion diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels free to be. We offer:

• Gym membership for you + 1
• Hybrid working
• A truly flexible working culture
• Personal private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Company pension contribution
• Holiday purchase scheme up to an additional week.
• Great Learning & Development Resources
• Enhanced maternity pay

The Role

Contract Review, Drafting and Negotiation:

• Own the drafting and review, and provide support with the negotiation of a wide range of vendor contracts, including Goods and Services agreements, SaaS contracts, NDAs and DPAs.
• Ensure all agreements align with company objectives, meet our standard terms and conditions, and deliver optimal commercial and legal protection. 
• Ensure all contracting activities are delivered on time. Data Compliance Support:
•  - Collaborate with the Group Data Compliance Officer to ensure robust data protection clauses are incorporated into all contracts and DPAs as required.

Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Act as a trusted advisor to all Procurement Managers, providing expert guidance on contractual issues and negotiation strategies. 
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring delivery of all contracting activities, ongoing alignment and smooth resolution of any contratual issues and disputes. 

Process Optimization: 

• Manage the contract approval and signature processes efficiently and in-line with the Delegation of Authority. 
• Collaborate with the Procurement Governance Manager to ensure all contracting activities comply with the supply chain risk and compliance framework. 
• Support the Procurement Director with the ongoing review of contract templates and processes. 
• Ensure the ongoing prioritisation of contracting activities.

The Person

• A law degree, GDL, or equivalent experience, with and interest and experience in contract management.
• Significant experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor contracts, particularly Goods and Services agreements, SaaS agreements, NDAs and DPAs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
• A natural team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and demonstrates a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel between corporate offices, including internationally, as required.

Join us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere.

PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’ and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work.

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