Contract Manager

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Contracts & Supplier Relationship Management professional in Birmingham for a 6 to 12-month Fixed Term Contract. The role requires 37 hours per week office presence, starting ASAP. The successful candidate will review suppliers and contracts for streamlined operations.

Key responsibilities include establishing a list of suppliers, creating a centralized budget process, and managing relationships to ensure value for money. A background in contract management and a meticulous approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in contract and supplier relationship management is required.
• Meticulous approach to contract review with a focus on value for money.

Responsibilities

• Establish a list of current suppliers, identify duplicates or unnecessary contracts.
• Create a centralized budget process across departments.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure value for money.

Skills

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Attention to detail

Value for money focus

Job description

Our client, based in Birmingham, is currently recruiting for a Contracts & Supplier Relationship Management on a 6 - 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

The position is due to start ASAP, will require office presence up to four days per week and the salary available is up to £45,000.

The purpose of this position is to perform a review of current suppliers and contracts and ensure the approach is as streamlined and cost effective as possible.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Establishing a list of suppliers currently in use, identifying potential duplicates/unnecessary contracts and setting up an approved list to use going forward
• Creating a centralised process for budgets, which are currently devolved across departments
• Collating a list of approved suppliers and creating a sharepoint page
• Overseeing external suppliers, managing supplier relationships and ensuring VFM across existing suppliers
• Building relationships with both stakeholders and suppliers and providing a smooth contract and supplier relationship management function

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Background in contract and supplier relationship management
• Meticulous approach to contract review with a focus on value for money

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.