Contract Manager - London, United Kingdom - Smart DCC
Description
Job Description
Contract Manager
London or Manchester
Duration: 12 Month FTC
Competitive Salary plus benefits
Role
We're looking for an experienced Contract Manager who is commercially focused and uses their initiative to drive results from the supply chain and leads on contract negotiations which drives the best value for money.
The Contract Management Team are responsible for the management of DCCs strategic, high value and complex contracts from contract signature to end of life. The team ensures that the suppliers deliver the value, quality, and compliance in line with the contract and performance obligations as set out. The team manage in-life change to our existing contracts.
What will you be doing?
Using operational reporting to hold to account the commercial performance obligations relating to SLA/KPIs, manage contract disputes, oversee contract amendment processes, and lead contract closeout process.
Managing delivery of contracts in scope, identifying, and managing contract related risks and issues, and implementing contract changes
Supporting commercial stakeholders with market insights from knowledge gained from contracted suppliers.
We expect our employees to bring to life our three core values: make a difference, act with integrity and be accountable.
What are we looking for?
A commercial aware Contract Manager with experience in driving and managing the governance and compliance to contracts.
The ideal candidate will have a background in Telecommunications and would be advantageous to have knowledge of either the Energy or Financial Sectors.
A solution driven, innovator, cost and value led individual. With working knowledge of the key principles of Contract Management.
Someone with strong reporting skills familiar with tools such as Jira, Salesforce, and Kanban
Ability to create process mapping, plus own processes, being a champion or touchpoint for the department.
Strong attention to details and proven ability to work in an open / auditable way fitting to a regulated environment.
About the DCC:
At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn't be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we'll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it's doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want – we'll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain's energy system and helping the country's fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.
Company benefits:
The DCC's continued success depends on our people. It's important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.
Join the DCC and discover the power of you.