Contracts Manager

Description

ASA Recruitment are currently looking for contracts manager with a demonstrable track record of delivery within a large public sector body.

You will be working closely with the ICT Operations and Technical Managers, Finance and Procurement to develop and manage existing supplier relationships, delivery against KPI’s and pro-actively manage the services for the organisation

The Role:

· To lead supplier contract management within the organisation and to manage our supplier’s contracts in life and related commercial administration, including estimating, cost control and budget and cost to complete reporting
· Develop and deliver Contract life cycle management, systematically and efficiently managing contract creation, execution and analysis for maximising operational and financial performance and minimising risk
· Commercial management including procurement, negotiation, valuation, and settlement of final accounts
· Manage the supply chain ensuring effective contract management is in place ensuring that good supply chain/service delivery management is implemented over the duration of the contract
· Dealing with commercial issues as they arise and leading commercial engagement in any disputes raised. Responding to, supporting or escalating queries regarding contract interpretation
· Assess, enhance, and control supplier change control note costs across all works and ensure robust, accurate and standardised reporting back into the business to help monitor commercial risk and cost per premise

The Candidate:

· Strong experience in supplier relationship management, maintaining and developing an open and constructive relationship.
· Strong Contract & Supplier Management experience and knowledge in IT categories
· Experienced in procuring software and services, including cloud-based products.
· Ability to manage a number of supplier contracts at any one time
· Experience of negotiation and contract award in relation to IT and software
· To use contracts innovatively to deliver service improvements, integration and assist with driving change.
· Perform risk management by identifying and controlling factors that may have an impact on fulfilment of the contract/s.
· Work flexibly across a broad range of contracts, and work streams ensuring that the contract, governance, finance, and service requirements are aligned.
· Take delivery responsibility for contract development, monitoring and management, working with other team members for an agreed portfolio of contracts and programmes
· Maintain the Supplier and Contract Database (SCD) to enable consistent efficiency and effectiveness, accurate contracts, their length, and services provided.
· Ensure contract administration & formal management of the contracts – contract maintenance and change control, notice periods, contract closure or termination, charges and cost monitoring, ordering procedures, payment procedures, & budget procedures
· Outstanding communication and able to influence at a senior level

On Offer

· Competitive Salary
· 37.5 Hour standard working week Monday to Friday
· Holiday accrual

To discuss this fantastic opportunity please apply online today with your current CV and we will be in touch.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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