Senior Contract Manager

AWE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to oversee critical contracts and drive value through effective management strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, contract law knowledge, and the ability to implement performance management measures. The role supports hybrid working arrangements, with a competitive salary range from £57,540 to £80,000 depending on experience and suitability. Benefits include extensive annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional career development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Defined contribution pension

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy for volunteering

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and oversight of significant contracts.
• Fluency in contract law and conflict resolution techniques.
• Capability to implement contract management plans.

Responsibilities

• Administer assigned contracts to ensure compliance with governance arrangements.
• Implement the Supplier Relationship Management framework.
• Lead contract negotiations and improve contract value for money.

Skills

Contract management

Legal knowledge

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

We are looking for a highly capable Senior Contract Manager to deliver post contract management of critical contracts with the supply chain.

The Senior Contract Manager will have an in-depth understanding of business requirements for the assigned areas and will be motivated to drive value for money, applying industry leading contract management techniques to mitigate commercial risk.

The role will be an advanced contract practitioner with keen understanding of commercial best practice, with a fluency in legalese, contract law, contract incentivisation and pricing, and will oversee for the assigned business areas, all aspects of contract negotiations, conflict resolution and diplomacy to ensure the supply chain meets its contractual obligation.

The Senior Contract Manager will effectively administer assigned contracts by applying robust contract management plans and performance management procedures, while ensuring their full compliance with business governance arrangements. The role will be rolling out and implementing the AWE Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategy and framework for assigned suppliers, driving innovation and business efficiency through building industry alliances and trusted relationships.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as subject matter expert for assigned contracts, providing professional advice to enable business to effectively deliver contract objectives.
• Ensuring all contracts, they are responsible for, have a robust Contract Management Plan with defined procedure for delivery performance management, invoice applications, risk management and contract reviews.
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders and with the SCM sub-unit Leadership Team to understand their detailed business requirements and championing contract best practice. Influence key decision makers to secure best contract solutions.
• Implement the Supplier Relationship Management framework for assigned key suppliers with the objective of managing risk, managing performance, and extracting more value from the supplier base.
• Ensuring contracts maximise value for money and have defined performance outcomes.
• Leading contract negotiations and apply diplomacy to mitigate contract risks.

Package: from £57,540 to £80,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Location: Reading

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

"This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post."

The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 20th March 2024