Contracts & Supplier Manager

We are pleased to announce an opportunity for an experienced Contract and Supplier Manager to join Digital and Technology Services at an unprecedented time of change.

As a Contracts expert and experienced Supplier Management professional, you will have a track record of delivering best-practice contract lifecycle management and creating effective and lasting relationships with suppliers to deliver best value across a complex, global IT organisation. You will endeavour to drive commercially competitive agreements and value at all stages of the contract lifecycle.

This strategic role presents an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with both Digital and Technology Services and Procurement colleagues to support the delivery and implementation of supplier and contract management strategies.

Your background will include significant experience of delivering strategy, vision and processes to support the implementation of industry-standard contract and supplier management best practice. You will lead and inspire colleagues and also be responsible for the continuous improvement of the function.

As the successful candidate, you will have a Degree/professional qualification and proven track record of contract management and supplier relationship management in a complex IT environment. You will be an excellent communicator and negotiator, able to work with a diverse range of stakeholders and be a proven leader with the ability to create high performing teams.

This role is available on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours); however, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Arrangements for job share would be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Duncan Young, email duncan.young@nottingham.ac.uk. Plase note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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