We are delighted to be representing a Public Sector organisation, based in Birmingham, who are looking to appoint a Commercial Contracts Manager on a permanent basis.

This will be a full time position, with hybrid working (2 days home working) and a salary of c.£62,400. 

The client is looking for someone with a strong understanding of the contracts process and are happy to provide training to someone looking to progress into management.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Line Managing one Contracts Officer

• Managing a variety of contracts ranging in value up to £10m

• Designing and improving organisation wide Contract Management Policies, Procedures and Frameworks

• Working with Internal Audit to ensure a robust schedule is in place to test compliance

• Overseeing supplier onboarding and due diligence of all business suppliers

• Negotiating contracts to ensure best value for money

• Carrying out spend analysis and monitoring supplier spend against agreed contract values

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Strong understanding of the full contracts process

• Strong understanding of the property market

• CIPS Qualification is desirable but not essential as the course will be funded if required

Rewards and benefits:

• Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office)

• Up to 8% matched employer pension contribution

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Funded CIPS qualification/Study Support

• Medicash scheme

• Tusker car scheme

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday - Friday 9.30am-5.30pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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