Contracts Manager

Morgan Hunt UK Limited ,
Coventry, West Midlands
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: £200 per hour

Overview

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a well-established Government Body (based in Coventry and London) in their search for a temporary Contracts Manager to provide business, contract and operational management of 3rd Party Contracts. The role will involve rigorous management of 3rd Party Vendors and IT providers, as well as demonstrating leadership to look after the best interest of customers. The successful post holder will be responsible for ensuring delivery of KPIs, behaviours and industry standard customer service from first contact to redemption. The role would be perfect for a creative, solutions-driven and collaborative individual with experience in programme management and contracts management, with a track record of driving continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will hold appropriate qualifications and/or memberships with a background in financial organisations. Job Title: Contracts Manager Location: Coventry & London (involving regular travel) Day Rate: Competitive (£200 - £400 per day - PAYE) Job Type: Temporary (possibility to go permanent) Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities Manage supplier relationships covering all commercial and service elements of the contract (including financial management) Build and maintain long-term relationships with 3rd Party Providers ensuring participation in contract management processes Ensure services provided meet business requirement and best value criteria, while being delivered to contract framework and relevant standards Act as primary point of contact from 3rdParty Suppliers with regard to escalation of issues (including incident, problem, change and request) Act as conduit for Contract Change Notices to and from 3rd Party Supplier, ensuring Variation Orders and CCNs are progressed to completion Manage and contribute to supplier service improvement initiatives Key Performance Measures Communicate effectively (presentation, written and oral) and confidently deal with multiple levels of technical and managerial colleagues Effectively manage the contract, ensuring delivery of relevant Management Information and reporting is accurate and audience-appropriate Successful management of vendors and suppliers using strong working knowledge of tools and processes such as cost management, finance/budget management and sourcing Personal Specification Experience working with contracts, commercial, sales, procurement and legal agreements Working knowledge of standard contracting terms for supply of goods and services Experience managing vendors and suppliers with strong knowledge of tools and processes such as cost management, finance/budget management and sourcing Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of bids, tenders, proposals, negotiations and contract management High level of competency on Microsoft Office Suite Strong organisational and analytical skills (with ability to identify and deliver solutions and improvements) Reliable, enthusiastic with strong stakeholder management skills Creative, proactive and results focused Please contact to find out more information regarding this fantastic opportunity for a Contracts Manager based in Coventry and London. Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role