Contract Manager / Procurement Contract Manager x3

Harvey Nash Group; Reading, Havant; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Harvey Nash Group is seeking three experienced Contract Managers to support the sourcing and management of IT and Telco services. Roles are Reading or Havant with 2-3 days on site and Inside IR35, for an initial 6-month contract with potential extension.

You'll lead contracting activities, draft and negotiate terms, and work alongside Procurement, Legal, Cyber and Category teams to deliver procurement objectives while driving cost efficiencies and managing commercial risk.

Qualifications

• IT procurement and contract management experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT contracts and drafting terms.
• Proven negotiation experience with Tier 1 technology suppliers.
• Cyber security or Telco experience is desirable.
• Stakeholder management across Legal, Project, Data Protection and suppliers.
• Ability to manage complex contractual environments and mitigate risks.
• Methodical and process-driven with strong commercial and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and contracting activities for IT and Telco services.
• Develop contracting and negotiation strategies with Procurement and Cyber teams.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and commercial terms.
• Drive cost efficiencies and value for money while mitigating risk.
• Support supplier relationship and performance management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to achieve procurement objectives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.

Skills

IT Procurement

Contract Management

Negotiation

Drafting contracts

Stakeholder management

Cyber Security

Telco experience

Risk management

Process-driven

Communication skills

Tools

Oracle

Jaggaer/Bravo!

Achilles

Job description

Contract Manager / Procurement Contract Manager x3

Reading / Havant | 2-3 days onsite | Up to £550/day | Inside IR35
6 months + potential extension |

We are looking for 3 experienced Contract Managers / Procurement Contract Managers to support the sourcing and management of IT & Telco services.

Essential Experience

• IT Procurement / Contract Management experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT contracts, including drafting and authoring terms.
• Proven negotiation experience with Tier 1 technology suppliers.
• Cyber Security and/or Telco experience highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management across Legal, Project, Data Protection, Information Security and suppliers.
• Ability to manage complex contractual environments and identify/remediate commercial risks.
• Methodical, organised and process-driven approach.
• Strong commercial, communication, drafting and negotiation skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and contracting activities for IT & Telco services.
• Develop contracting and negotiation strategies with Procurement, Cyber and Category teams.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and commercial terms.
• Drive cost efficiencies and value for money while mitigating contractual risk.
• Support supplier relationship and performance management.
• Work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver procurement objectives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant procurement policies, legislation and regulations.

Desirable: UK Procurement Legislation, Utilities sector experience, and experience with Oracle, Jaggaer/Bravo!, Achilles or similar procurement systems.

Reading or Havant preferred.