Contract Manager/Administrator - Public Sector - London

Contract Manager/Administrator - Public Sector - London

The post-holder is responsible for; supporting operations through effectively managing contracts. Maximising supplier performance and ensuring internal controls are followed so that maximum operational performance and value for money are achieved. Ensuring compliance with all statutory procurement regulations.

Key Duties:

- Implement and manage supplier contracts in line with agreed specifications;
- Monitor all aspects supplier performance;
- Monitor contract expenditure to ensure organisational controls are adhered to;
- Monitor contract lengths to ensure that exit strategies are put in place and that retenders are commenced in a timely fashion;
- Work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver set objectives and promote influence of the procurement team;
- Ensure compliance with EU and government statutory procurement regulations at all times;
- Implement realistic, cost effective, and challenging plans for the provision and development of procurement services to meet organisational needs, ensuring maximum value for money is achieved;

Experience required:

- Experience of contract management
- Experience of working in the public sector or on behalf of public sector clients, ideally within an Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) and knowledge of the legal issues and government procedures relating to procurement and contract management
- Knowledge of public procurement regime and the law relating to procurement
- Experience of developing effective working relationships, including working with a wide variety of third party suppliers and negotiating terms of business
- Experience of managing or being involved in major procurement exercises
- Evidence of managing procurement in a devolved multi-site environment
- Relevant professional qualification (preferably MCIPS)
- Candidate's will ideally hold current SC level security clearance