Contract Management Officer - Warwick, United Kingdom - Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire County Council

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Warwick, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Are you a dynamic problem solver and motivated self-starter? Do you have experience in contract management, category management, supply chain management, procurement? If so, we would really like to hear from you.

About us and the role

Warwickshire County Council is an ambitious two-tier authority that is committed to continuously improve our procurement and contract management capabilities.

The Council's Contract Management and Quality Assurance Team have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Management Officer to join our high performing and passionate team.

This role will support contracts in both our Communities and Resources directorates, which includes a wide range of service areas such as ICT, HR, Finance, Property Services, Transport, County Highways, Fire and Rescue, Waste Management and more.

As a Contract Management Officer, you will have an important role in the management of the Council's contracts and development of effective supplier relationships.

You will also work closely with commissioners and managers to support them in their contract management duties.

A key element of your role will be to ensure that the corporate Contract Management Framework is applied across all contracts.

The post holder will also support the delivery of our new Procurement and Contract Management Strategy.

You will recognise that the best way to achieve our objectives are through developing effective relationships and working collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues, including Procurement and Warwickshire Legal Services, and supplier representatives.

You will rapidly develop an understanding of both the performance of your contracts and of the supply markets in which they operate.

Using this knowledge, you will develop positive working relationships with our suppliers, ensuring best value is achieved in all areas.

If you would like to view the job description and find out more information about working for Warwickshire, please click on the link.

Job Description and Person Specification

Additional information

Closing date
Midnight on Monday 3 July 2023

Interview dates
Week commencing 10 July 2023