At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.
Are you an experienced Contract Manager looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to share best practice and develop contract managers across an organisation, contracting for a wide range of goods, works and services?
We are looking for an experienced and motivated professional to work with us at Bath & North East Somerset in developing the organisation's approach to contract management.
You will be the Council's lead contract management professional, developing and implementing a contract management framework for the Council.
If you'd like to work in a positive and friendly team to influence how the local authority shapes the services it delivers, few opportunities will offer a better chance of driving change.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong business partnering, analytical, commercial, communication and organisational skills.
About the Role As a Procurement Manager (Corporate Contracts), you will be a key member of the Strategic Procurement Team within the Resources Directorate, responsible for advising and supporting senior management and officers on all aspects of contract management activity within the Council Directorates.
About You You will have significant contract management experience and will thrive in forming strategic relationships with senior management teams.
You will have oversight of the organisation's contract management strategy, best practice, guidance and training and will work to develop the commercial skills and governance around contract management with heads of service, commissioning managers and contract managers.
In addition, you will manage and govern a portfolio of corporate contracts in order to drive increased value from the suppliers, mitigate commercial and contractual risk, and control and oversee spend.
You will be a proactive manager with a collaborative work style, you will lead by example, demonstrating a people-focussed, risk-based approach to contract management in support of council strategic objectives.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what's involved, please contact Cheryl Hansford, Procurement & Commissioning Manager, on ****** or 01225 477273.
Interview date: TBC About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents.
Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve.
We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.
Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live.
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