Job Ref: 213819809

Date: 2021-05-24 14:26:56

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We're working with a leading transportation and distribution company to recruit for a full, brand new, team of contract managers, covering a variety of different areas of spend. You will lead a brand new category of spend, establishing strategic contract management plans and achieving closer supplier relations and value for money.

Client Details

We're working with a recently established business who have quickly become one of the UKs leading transport and distribution companies.

Description

Engage with internal stakeholders to build close trusted relationships and to ensure a full understanding of expected outcomes

Communicate contract related issues and to understand and act upon any concerns raised

Ensure a complete understanding of all contracts assigned, including the products/services being bought, pricing, processes, opportunities and risks

Develop a commercial contract management strategy, including the development and deployment of a contract management toolkit

Monitor spend, risk, performance and contract obligations through KPI's and SLA's, across a portfolio of contracts within a category

Manage and collaborate with stakeholders to complete contract close outs, extensions and renewals.

Ensure the Contract database is kept up to date and plans are in place for continuity of supply for all contracts approaching expiry/renewal

Establish, maintain and grow supplier relationships by serving as a single point of contact for contractual matters

Ensure that risks are identified and that mitigation actions are defined and managed

Effective use of contract analysis to establish and implement initiatives that can unlock in-contract value

Effective use of contract portfolio analysis to identify opportunities to work closer with strategic suppliers, improve processes or work differently to create additional value for the business and its stakeholders

Act as a role model for the company's vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with the company's ways of working, such as encouraging and supporting others

Promote equality in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviour when interacting with colleaguesProfile

At least 5 years' experience in commercial management, ideally within a regulated business and / or within the UK rail industry

Your skills and experience will include:

Strong knowledge of contract development and management

Knowledge of procurement processes, including relevant regulatory requirements (e.g. OJEU and Public Contracts Regulations)

Strong financial and commercial acumen

Excellent communication, relationship management and presentation skills

Demonstrable negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Strong ability to engage and manage stakeholders

Experience in driving innovation and change

UK rail industry and/or capital programme knowledge and experience is an advantage

Proven experience in managing large value complex contracts

Public sector experience would be an advantage

Ability to work autonomously
Strong people skills and ability to work effectively as part of a teamJob Offer

As well as a generous £50,000 – £60,000 basic salary, our client are happy to offer:

– 20% bonus

– 36 Days holiday +/- 2 bought or sold

– 6/12% pension contribution

– Flexible, Remote home working

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