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Contract Manager

Birmingham Temporary £400 - £600 per day View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join a dynamic team in the Midlands. This critical role involves managing third-party Equal Pay Service providers, ensuring seamless vendor delivery and compliance with contractual obligations. If you have a proven track record in contract management and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this could be the opportunity for you!
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  • Interim Contract Manager role in the Public Sector
  • Hybrid working, Birmingham location

About Our Client

Our client is a large entity in the public sector, employing over 10,000 individuals. Based in Birmingham, they are a major contributor to local employment and community development.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Vendor Delivery Oversight: Monitor vendor performance to ensure adherence to burn rates, service delivery standards, and schedules.
  • Contract Review: Conduct regular contract reviews to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Invoicing and Financial Management: Validate and approve vendor invoices, ensuring alignment with agreed-upon terms and accurate financial tracking.
  • Contract Change Management: Where required, lead and manage contract amendments, negotiating terms to benefit organizational objectives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact between the organization and third-party service providers, fostering strong working relationships and effective communication.

The Successful Applicant

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Demonstrable experience managing contracts within the public sector.
  • Strong understanding of Equal Pay Service processes or similar service delivery models.
  • Expertise in contract lifecycle management, including negotiation, review, and amendment.
  • Proficiency in vendor performance tracking and financial oversight.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

What's on offer?

  • £400 - £600 day rate
  • Birmingham (Hybrid working model)
  • Play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact public sector projects.
  • Work within a supportive, innovative environment that values professional growth.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
Contact
Eleanor Shanks
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6601378
Phone number
+441618286210

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Eleanor Shanks
Consultant phone
+441618286210
Job reference
JN-112024-6601378