Description:
Commercial and Contract Manager
Department: Procurement
Location: Carbrook, Sheffield
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with experience of managing all aspects of category and contract management and delivery of quantifiable procurement efficiencies, to join our procurement team.
Candidates should hold the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Diploma and full corporate membership (MCIPS) level 6, graduate diploma, have good communication skills and a good interpretation of public procurement legislation.
Working as part of a small team the Commercial & Contract Manager will be responsible for:
- Managing the Healthcare & Forensic Services in Custody Contract for South Yorkshire & Humberside Police. This is complex high value and collaborative contract; travel will be required between Humberside and South Yorkshire.
- Managing commercial and contract management strategies for a portfolio of spend to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the Force.
- Leading and managing force procurement projects, ensuring delivery is in line with customer requirements and timescales.
- Negotiating and influencing internal and external stakeholders to deliver contracts that are compliant with Contract Standing Orders and Procurement Legislation to protect the Force from financial and reputational risk, ensuring value for money is achieved.
Skills And Experience
- Relevant experience of managing all aspects of category management and delivery of quantifiable procurement efficiencies.
- Demonstrate experience of leading and managing procurement projects.
- Experience of managing complex high value collaborative contracts, service agreements, or supplier relationships, ideally in a public sector environment.
- Experience of monitoring performance and managing suppliers to deliver agreed outcomes, quality standards, and value for money.
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and challenge constructively where performance or standards fall short.
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Diploma & full corporate membership (MCIPS) Level 6 Graduate Diploma.
- Good interpretation of Procurement legislation.
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What We Offer
We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:
- A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Flexible working arrangements including flexitime and hybrid working.
- A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
- Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
- Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice.
- Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme.
- Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 (yhrn.police)
- Membership to the Sports and Social Club
- Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks