I am currently working with an Exciting client of mine who are one of the worlds largest organisations within their sector, serving over 70 million people per year and known for their outstanding levels of service this isn't an opportunity you want to leave behind!

This job is perfect for anybody who wants to join an award winning Procurement team with projects ongoing all year round, where yours skills will be tested and you will learn so much in a challenging yet rewarding fast paced environment!

Role: Contract Manager

Salary: £55,000 + Pension

Hybrid: 2/3 days per week in the office

The ideal candidate will have experience in Procurement (2-3 years) with strong contract knowledge but my client is aware that the contract knowledge can be an area which can be improved/trained while working in the role.

Previous Security equipment or Imagery/X-ray equipment is highly attractive but not essential, secondary to that are goods and services/ products and services background with strong contract knowledge.

The role/Duties include:

• Placement and management of robust contractual documentation including drafting and negotiation, liaising with contract and legal departments, contract assurance and support services including the delivery of all centralised contract amendments.
• Maintaining well-informed effective category plans and developing innovative strategies which will be presented to relevant senior stakeholders, using creative commercial models.
• Executing sourcing activity including valid evaluation criteria and methods which meet the obligations required by competition law, so the company are a fair procurer of goods and services.
• Maintaining agreed processes for supplier management, claims management, benefits and savings and continuous improvement targets whilst meeting all contract, regulatory, risk-reward and exit strategy requirements.
• Data analytics for supplier performance, spend and contractual compliance.

Ideal candidate skills include:

• Proven experience in a variety of Procurement and Contracting models.
• Experience delivering multiple projects to meet business affordability targets and achievement of Key Performance Indicators through strong Supplier Relationship Management.
• Demonstrable Contract and Supplier Management Experience.
• Experience with contractual documentation including bespoke contracts, NEC based or similar industry standard contracts and relevant negotiation and drafting.

If you are interested in this role and feel you have the relevant experience or know any colleagues or ex colleagues who might be interested, lets have a conversation!