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Location

Dartford, Kent | United Kingdom

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Job description

Internal Role Title: Contract & Supplier Relationship Management Strategic Lead
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: up to 60,500 per annum (salary offered dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent

We are excited to be recruiting for our Procurement team! Reporting to our Head of Procurement, you will be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (minimum Level 4) or equivalent. You will be responsible for ensuring that Moat obtains best value from our key strategic arrangements with suppliers, supporting the delivery of high-quality services through excellent contract management.

Your role will involve working closely with Procurement Delivery Partners in the development of robust contracts which provide Moat with appropriate mechanisms to successfully manage performance. A key focus of the role will be supporting contract technical managers in facilitating management of relationships with key external partners to ensure benefits are realised, including social value/community benefits.

Your role will include:
• Developing Moat’s Contract Management Strategy, including the development of contract management plans, ensuring this is understood and implemented across Moat.
• Designing and implementing guidance for contract technical managers establishing good contract management practices, ensuring that this is adopted widely across Moat
• Improving the management of key supplier relationships in the areas of Contract Management, Performance Management, Relationship Management and Sustainable Procurement (including Social Value), liaising with contract technical managers and other stakeholders to formulate best practice approaches across Moat
• Working closely with the Head of Procurement and Procurement Delivery Partners to ensure that procurement projects incorporate appropriate contract management approaches, designed to deliver quality services for Moat and its customers, alongside value for money in a way which is consistent with Moat’s overall strategy and values.
• Providing direction and advice to contract technical managers in relation to the commercial, administrative and legal aspects of contract management. Support them to manage their contracts well, with consistent approaches through guidance, training and sharing of best practice.
• Having sound knowledge and understanding of the new Procurement Act and the impact this will have around processes and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with the key legislative changes
• Providing commercial expertise to resolve contractual issues and disputes, progressing these through the escalation process as necessary
• Establish and chair an internal contract management forum, including customer input, sharing best practices and lessons learned, ensuring that the outcomes are fed into upcoming procurement projects
• Undertaking regular reviews of supplier performance, assessing continued financial viability and benchmarking of supplier performance for key suppliers
• Working with suppliers and contract technical managers to maximise opportunities to share best practice, maximise opportunities for improving contract value, deliver innovative approaches and improve overall outcomes
• Working with contract technical managers to monitor and review Key Performance Indicators, working with suppliers as necessary to review and update these over the term of a contract, using these reviews to drive continuous improvement
• Developing collaborative working relationships with key suppliers and across key suppliers, demonstrating synergies to deliver improved overall outcomes.
• Supporting and developing the implementation and ongoing use of the social value measurement tool to monitor and quantify realisation of social value commitments contained in contracts.
• Carrying out any other duties consistent with the post that may be required from time to time, at the discretion of the line manager.

Skills & experience we are looking for:
• A Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (minimum Level 4) or equivalent professional qualification
• Experience of contract, commercial or account management
• Excellent working knowledge of contract law and contract management processes
• Proficient at developing and implementing reporting and assessment tools for the monitoring of contract performance
• Working knowledge of public sector procurement practices
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience in developing and delivering appropriate and workable commercial levers within contracts
• Skills in delivering presentations and training at all levels
• An understanding of financial statements and supplier assessment methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with high level influencing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good analytical skills

In return, you will receive:
A range of employee benefits. For more info, check out our employee benefits video here: Our employee benefits: what we can offer you - YouTube

Want to know more about Moat?
Check our social media feeds!
Twitter: @moathomes
Instagram: @moathomes

Interested in applying? We want to hear from you!

If you are excited for a new challenge and are interested in the role, then please apply by 11pm on Wednesday 20 March 2024

We're looking forward to reading your application

Please note we may close this vacancy early if we have a high number of applicants

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Salary

£48.4k - £60.5k per annum