Commercial Contracts Manager - Bristol

Balfour Beatty; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Commercial Contracts Manager, where you'll lead procurement strategies for impactful projects. This role offers the chance to work on significant infrastructure initiatives while providing flexibility with smart working arrangements. You will be responsible for developing long-term contracting strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring performance objectives are met. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave policies and professional development opportunities. Make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Smart working with flexible hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement roles with detailed knowledge of contract management.
• Ability to promote teamwork and mentor others effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support development of procurement strategies and manage ITT processes.
• Liaise with stakeholders and develop supplier quality improvement programs.

Skills

Procurement Management

Contract Management

Team Leadership

Supplier Development

Market Analysis

Education

Relevant Professional Qualification

Job description

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About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise.

Join our BB Kilpatrick team as a Commercial Contracts Manager on our Sizewell alliance and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you!

We are open to base location for this role however the successful candidate will need to be at our Aztec West, Bristol office a minimum of once a week.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the development & refinement of SZC's Company Acquisition Plan in relation to MEH services and equipment
• Regular & pro-active liaison & support to SZC and MEH customers and stakeholders
• Development and execution of procurement strategies
• Leading the ITT (Invitation to Tender) process for a wide variety of services and equipment
• Developing long term Contracting strategies
• Maintain market understanding & due diligence
• To develop, implement and maintain appropriate performance measures for the contracts
• To follow the agreed Procurement processes and procedures at all times
• Devising and implementing appropriate supplier development strategies
• Devising and implementing supplier quality improvement programmes, cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives with the supply chain
• Working closely with the other Supply Chain teams to set and drive metric performance measures with suppliers for continuous performance monitoring.
• To develop strategies that incentivise suppliers to deliver performance objectives.
• To understand and mitigate supply market risks.
• To be accountable for the MEH Supply Chain Lead for delivery of business plan targets
• To be accountable for the training & development of themselves on Procurement related issues

Who we're looking for

• Relevant professional qualification
• Relevant experience within a similar procurement role
• Detailed working knowledge of the Procurement and Contract Management.
• Ability to promote effective teamwork by personally acting as a mentor & role model
• Able to gain a high level security clearance

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK's national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.