A newly created opportunity to work for this Cambridgeshire-based organisation. With an established procurement and contracts management team in place, this role will have autonomy for a range of high value contracts and be responsible across the full contract management lifecycle. Working across an international stakeholder population, this role has a high level of profile and influence. There is a need to work out of their Cambridgeshire Head Office 1-2 days per week with flexibility on working hours available.
Key areas of focus will pertain to: overseeing the lifecycle of procurement contracts from inception to expiry; proactively manage contract status and expiry dates, initiating renewals as appropriate; monitoring contract performance and ensuring service delivery levels are maintained; support the procurement team when required with contract negotiations and execution; and work closely with finance colleagues when required in supporting the audit process.
To succeed in this role, you will require demonstrable contract management experience with a robust understanding of best practice and processes in procurement. With exceptional communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a flexible and emotionally intelligent approach to stakeholder management across a range of stakeholders. With the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, you will have high attention to detail and be able to demonstrate a self-motivated and solutions-focused approach to your work.
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