Strategic Contracts & Supplier Performance Lead

Northern Powergrid; Castleford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 15%

Personal transport provision

Job summary

Northern Powergrid is seeking a Contract & Supplier Performance Lead to act as the key interface between the company and external service provider partners. You will ensure contracts are managed effectively, risks controlled, and performance targets achieved.

Working with Programme Delivery, Regional Operations, Commercial, Finance, Customer Service, Safety and Engineering, you will drive continuous improvement, governance and value across outsourced contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management with external service providers.
• Experience administering a range of contracts.
• Experience with scheme/project finance and commercial management.
• Full, current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse and challenge contract performance and risks.
• Develop performance reporting and insight for decisions.
• Lead regular performance reviews with service providers.
• Drive continuous improvement for productivity and value.
• Support forecasting, budget management and analysis.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Commercial awareness

Governance

Performance analysis

Education

Level 4 qualification

Tools

KPIs and SLA frameworks

Job description

Northern Powergrid is seeking a Contract & Supplier Performance Lead to act as the key interface between the company and external service provider partners. You will ensure contracts are managed effectively, risks controlled, and performance targets achieved.

Working with Programme Delivery, Regional Operations, Commercial, Finance, Customer Service, Safety and Engineering, you will drive continuous improvement, governance and value across outsourced contracts.