Senior Contract Manager
- Salary: £68,662 basic salary plus £1,841 location allowance and £1,000 non-pensionable allowance
- Location: London
- Job Type: Hybrid (3 days per week office-based)
- Vetting Level: CTC
We are looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join our client's team and contribute to their transformation. As a Commercial Lead, you will be at the forefront of delivering Commercial Excellence.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Lead on commercial Contract Management for two high-profile, complex, and strategic contracts.
- Provide a customer-focused service, understanding business needs and stakeholder drivers.
- Develop and execute category management strategies, leading supplier negotiations where needed.
- Build close Commercial Business Partnership relationships with colleagues in HR and Business Services functions.
- Demonstrate leadership across the commercial lifecycle, particularly feeding in learnings and improvements from contract management into sourcing activity.
- Develop key stakeholder relationships, enabling early engagement and challenging business need and demand.
- Performance and day-to-day management of a contract manager/sourcing consultant.
- Deputise for Head of Commercial if required and work within a secure environment on sensitive projects.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in commercial management and delivery at a senior level in complex and high-value environments.
- Understanding of Public Contract Regulations and standard sourcing methodologies.
- Proven track record in contract management processes.
- Ability to develop effective supplier relationships and deliver continuous improvement and innovation.
- Strong project management capabilities and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Inspirational and inclusive leadership, with a focus on developing commercial capability within the team.
- Desirable: Working knowledge of purchasing processes and systems (Purchase-to-Pay), CIPS qualification / IACCM certification (or working towards).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with annual increases.
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Opportunity to contribute to the safety and security of over 9 million Londoners.
- Excellent career and professional development opportunities.
Contact me for more information.