Contract & Supply Analyst

Northampton Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Contract & Supply Analyst to join its Digital, Technology & Innovation Team on a 12-month secondment. In this role, you will oversee supplier relationships, develop contracts, and drive efficiency through strategic negotiations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact while promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• High organization to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data handling.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Research suppliers and prepare contracts.
• Monitor the contract lifecycle for compliance.
• Drive efficiency and cost reductions through negotiations.
• Influence sourcing strategies and long-term business goals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Data management

Job description

We’re looking for a Contract & Supply Analyst to join our Digital, Technology & Innovation (DTI) Team on a 12 month secondment.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring that our organisation’s supplier relationships and contractual agreements are optimised for compliance, cost-effectiveness, and strategic value.

What will you be doing?

As a Contract & Supply Analyst, you will research suppliers, develop, and prepare contracts and monitor the contract lifecycle. You will evaluate and recommend appropriate procurement methods, minimising legal, financial and operational risks through strong compliance and contract governance and ensure timely contract renewals, avoiding disruptions.

The successful applicant will build stronger partnerships with suppliers, drive efficiency and cost reductions via strategic negotiations and supplier performance improvements. They will provide actionable insights that influence sourcing strategies and long-term business goals.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Has strong communication skills and can build positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office and confident working with data, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Can work independently, check their own work, and adapt to new challenges.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Experience in procurement, financial transaction management, or local government processes would be an advantage.

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us .

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