Supplier Relationship Manager/Contract Manager, 59k paEast England

PERM -Supplier Relationship Manager/Contract Manager/Procurement Manager-Grade A6-MCIPS

Public Sector, various locations such as the East of England Police Forces: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies.

Hybrid 2 days per week.You will specifically manage one of the core IT systems all the forces use. So someone who has managed IT or IS or a specific software provider previously within Public Sector is essential.

Salary 50,000-60,000 per annum

Must be eligible for SC - (min 5 years UK residency)

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Supplier Relationship Manager/Contract Manager/Supplier Relationship Manager/Procurement Manager to develop and manage a portfolio of contracts and strategic supplier relationships.

Main responsibilities include:

?Performance Management Supplier engagement

?Commercial Negotiations Disputes

?Management Information Stakeholder Engagement

?Contract Delivery

?Risk Management

?Record Management

?Contract Variations Extensions

?Continuous Contractual Supplier Development

Skills and experience:

?MCIPS Level 6/WCC Advanced Practitioner in either Contract Management or Supplier Relationship Management

?At least 5 years experience in a Commercial role eg Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Category management, Procurement, Purchasing

?Able to demonstrate significant experience in the commercial management of contracts of significant value and/or worked as a leading Procurement professional in this broad area for a complex, public sector organisation.

'strong analytical skills to align procurement solutions with customer needs.

?Ability to 'see the big picture and think strategically

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

'strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise successfully with all levels.

'strong commercial acumen.

'strong negotiating, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills are essential to the role.

?Provide innovative thinking and impetus to drive through change and develop and enhance an integrated commercial and contract management function.

?Good organisational, time management and project management skills in order to ensure delivery of results to agreed deadlines.

?Ability to travel as required throughout the UK.

Also includes a career average scheme and your contributions will be around 8.5% and your employer contributes

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