Interim Contracts Services Specialist

A prestigious leading client are seeking a knowledgeable Contract Services Specialist to support Procurement and the Business, ensuring best practice for the formulation of contracts. This role is to start as soon as possible, on a 6-month contract, based in London.

The role:

The Contracts Services Specialist will develop and apply accessible, risk-based procurement processes, policies and tools to ensure that the appropriate contracts are used.

You will:

• Provide contract advice and support, including contract reviews and edits in line with the agreed governance procedures
• Contribute to contract formation and management related guidance
• Ensure that processes, policies and tools provide control and reflect best practice, communicating these to the business in an understandable and accessible way
• Manage the process for execution of contractual documentation, escalating any risks and ensuring all key data is captured on the database
• Monitoring of contract compliance, including creation of risk management plans and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Co-ordinate and undertake contract audit exercises
• Support development and delivery of the stakeholder engagement and education strategy

Requirements:

• Strong contract drafting and formation expertise
• Experience developing and managing procurement processes
• Skilled in customer and business relationship management
• Experience with corporate and procurement policies and governance
• Some experience with planning and project management
• Commercial acumen and financial risk management
• Contract Management knowledge

If this role sounds interesting, please apply ASAP or send an email to Claire.Shipman@1st-executive.com