Contract Management Specialist - London, United Kingdom - Hiring Wizard

Hiring Wizard

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Hiring Wizard on Behalf of The Electoral Commission have an exciting opportunity for a
Contract Management Specialist to join their Finance team.

Location:
London, Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast with frequent travel to London

Salary:
£55,000 per annum

Job Type:
Permanent, Full-Time

About Us:

The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity. As one of two Senior Advisors for Procurement, you'll provide strategic commercial and contract management insight and expertise.

Contract Management Specialist - The Role:

This is an exciting time to join the Electoral Commission, with the electoral system making key changes and the horizon for government procurement changing too.

You'll oversee delivery of the contractual obligations, contract life cycle, and supplier management activities, thus protecting our commercial risk exposure.

Contract Management Specialist - Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert guidance and support in precontract phase for contract planning, risk assessment, and feasibility analysis
Collaborate with contract owners and procurement teams to develop strategies aligned with organisational goals
Implement contract tracking mechanism for effective pipeline management
Lead contract development and negotiation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Cultivate strategic relationships with key stakeholders
Address performance issues proactively and ensure contractual compliance
Lead vendor negotiations for dispute resolution and contract modification
Facilitate dispute resolution processes and escalate issues as necessary
Develop and implement exit plans for contracts nearing termination
Conduct lessons learned sessions for process improvement
Occasionally provide contract management training to internal stakeholders

Contract Management Specialist - You:

Proven experience in contract management, including contract development, negotiation, and performance monitoring
Strong knowledge of fundamental contract management principles and the contractual tools to drive value for money
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to assess complex contractual issues and develop practical solutions

Contract Management Specialist - Benefits: