Job Role: Contract Specialist

Industry: Utilities

Location: Warwick or Bristol (2 days a week on site)

Duration: 6 months (possible extension)

Pay Rate: £500 per day via Umbrella

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading energy company for a Senior Contract Specialist. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape contract management processes and drive value across the client's operations. The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective execution and management of contracts.

The role:

As a Senior Contract Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in developing and achieving sound contractual partnerships. Your key focus will be on leading negotiations that maximise commercial advantage while ensuring suppliers meet their contractual obligations. You'll be the driving force behind implementing effective commercial strategies, all aimed at eliminating preventable value loss and ensuring contract delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Execution:Collaborate with stakeholders to manage contracts from conception to completion. Assess and mitigate contract risks while driving value.
• Commercial Leadership:Provide commercial leadership on supplier contracts, maximising efficiency and value.
• Strategic Partnerships:Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers and contractors, influencing external perspectives and maintaining the client's reputation.
• Supplier Coaching:Encourage new market entrants to ensure the availability of quality equipment at appropriate standards and costs.
• Performance Monitoring:Implement and lead a Supplier/Contractor Performance and Monitoring process, reporting on performance and escalating issues as needed.
• Commercial Management:Manage development contracts to ensure they meet budget and business objectives, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Process Design:Design and maintain best-in-class contract management processes.
• Specialist Support:Provide commercial support to other teams and projects as needed.
• Team Leadership:Recruit and lead a motivated, innovative, and customer-focused team, developing talent and fostering a performance management culture.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven Experience:Extensive knowledge in setting up, negotiating, and managing supplier contractual arrangements.
• Customer Management:Strong skills in customer management with a track record of influencing partners and stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills:Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to lead and influence a devolved team.
• Analytical Skills:Advanced analytical skills to interpret KPIs and contract data effectively, supporting commercial decision-making.
• Technical Knowledge:Familiarity with SAP Ariba and other contract management tools.
• Qualifications:Procurement qualifications such as CIPS are highly desirable.
• Industry Experience:Experience in managing consultants, pre-construction work, and utilities is beneficial.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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