We are seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee our retail-focused procurement and supply chain operations based in the North West. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for contract negotiation, supplier management, and ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established player in the medical industry with over 5000 employees across the UK. They specialise in the distribution of products across diverse market segments, placing a strong emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.
Description
- Develop and implement category strategy for the area of responsibility.
- Management of end of life services and contracts. Working with the Service Delivery Management Team to cease relevant assets and contracts, to ensure best value at all times.
- Maintain the Contract Management Register for IT contracts.
- Support the Procurement team with administration activities related to the IT Category/Suppliers cost of service and providing transparency of IT costs.
- Work within the Procurement Team to ensure as much IT spend as possible can be on-boarded to the Purchase to Pay system.
- Cost and billing management for the UK IT function to ensure incoming invoices are accurate and in line with contracts for all areas of IT. This will include the monitoring of bills line by line, requesting cancellations as necessary and keeping an accurate log of amends requested and making sure they are accurately reflected in the next invoice.
- Work with Finance teams to ensure invoices are promptly paid within agreed contractual terms.
- Audit of IT invoices for accuracy against all current and ceased IT services including cost and content.
- Financial monitoring and maintenance of IT services and assets ensuring assets are accurate in the ITSM tool and costs associated are accurate for billing.
- Financial reporting on IT services and budgets as and when required.
Profile
A successful Contracts Manager should have:
- A degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Experience in a similar role within the retail industry.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes.
- Ability to analyse data and prepare reports.
- Proficient understanding of retail market trends.
Job Offer
- A competitive salary ranging between £34,600 - £45,400 per annum.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in a strong, collaborative team environment.
- A role that provides professional growth within the retail industry.
- Being part of a company that values quality and customer satisfaction.
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