Contracts and Procurement Performance Management Director

at  Merlin Entertainments Corporate

What you’ll bring to the team:
A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.
Due to continuing growth and development of Merlin’s attractions and brands on a global scale, we are looking for a Contracts and Procurement Performance Management Director to join our Procurement team on a permanent basis. The role will be based at either our Poole or our Merlin Technical Hub in Chertsey, Surrey, with a hybrid element for those looking for more flexibility.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for optimising contracts and procurement processes? Do you excel in leading high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement? Merlin Entertainments is seeking a dynamic Contracts and Procurement Performance Management Director to ensure our contractual agreements and procurement operations are managed efficiently and aligned with our organisational goals.
You will develop and implement strategies to optimise contract and procurement performance. This includes overseeing the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and leading procurement activities to maintain cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
You will establish KPIs to evaluate processes and provide regular reports to senior management. Collaborating with finance, you’ll align procurement with financial goals, develop cost-saving initiatives, and ensure compliance with laws and policies. Additionally, you will improve processes for efficiency and lead the contracts and procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence and professional development.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in contracts management and procurement.
• Expertise in contract law, procurement best practices, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CIPS) are a plus.

Benefits:
We’re growing fast, and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, an Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots more!

Please refer the Job description for details