Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsFlexible workingCompetitive SalaryAbout Our ClientAn organisation in Coventry.Job DescriptionDeveloping and delivering portfolio and sourcing strategiesProfiling supply chain through supplier research and market trends to assess future contract risks and opportunitiesDriving value by effectively delivering tender events for services, works and/or products, in order to meet needsLeading engagement of stakeholders both internally and externallyProactively manages contracts within their portfolio, ensuring contract issues are resolved effectivelyResponsible for ensuring compliance with sourcing and contract management frameworksBuilding and maintaining effective supplier relationshipsDeveloping supply chains to meet support outcomesResolving contract performance issues and puts in place plans to resolveScoping and developing contractual agreements to meet needsLeading supplier relationship management and contract relationship management activitiesSupporting the implementation of procurement and contract management change initiativesMonitoring supplier service level and cost performance through KPIsAnalysing and forecasting inventory levels and manages stock obsolescence, where appropriateProviding cost and commercial control across activitiesEnsuring contract payments and claims are within contract termsUndertaking benchmarking to ensure arrangements and Contractor costs remain competitiveEnsuring that the terms and conditions on which contracts are awarded are in line with risk profile and legal frameworkThe Successful ApplicantExperience of strategic sourcing and other procurement activitiesExperience in sourcing and managing different forms of contracts / framework agreementsExperience in contract managing a portfolio of suppliersExperience in leading supplier meetingsA good understanding of contract drafting principles and experience in contract development, including the ability to make recommendations / amendmentsDemonstrable experience in leading negotiations with suppliersAn understanding of EU and Utility Procurement Directives ideally supported by evidence of running a competitive compliant tender processAble to build effective relationships both internally and/or with external organisationsWhat's on OfferCIPS Study supportAnnual bonus - based on both individual and company performance25 days annual leave and option to buy morePension - employee up to 6% and employer up to 12%ContactSiobhan PearsonQuote job refJN-062023-6097630Phone number+441159486409Job summaryJob functionProcurement & Supply ChainSubsectorIndirect ProcurementSectorPublic SectorLocationCoventryContract typePermanentConsultant nameSiobhan PearsonConsultant phone+441159486409Job referenceJN-062023-6097630
