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.