Location: | Cambridge |
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Salary: | £38,592 to £51,805 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 3rd February 2023 |
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Closes: | 19th February 2023 |
Job Ref: | AG35211 |
The Role
The Contracts Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of business-critical contracts across the organisation, with individual contracts ranging in value from £5m-£20m+. They strategically manage relationships with key suppliers, review Terms and Conditions, manage Key Performance Indicators/Service Level Agreements, advise Heads of Department on best practice, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Overall, they ensure that the University gets the best value out of all its contracts.
Your Skills
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of drafting and managing contracts in a public and/or private sector environment with experience bespoke contract forms advantageous but not essential. With a track-record of successful delivering complex procurement projects you will have a robust understanding of contract law and procurement related legislation. Excellent supplier negotiation and communication skills are essential. A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject is preferred with a legal qualification or full membership of CIPS / RICS desirable.
Benefits
The University offers an excellent benefit package including:
Location
This role would usually be based at Greenwich House, however the Finance Division is currently trialling hybrid working, with two days a week from Greenwich House. This arrangement is currently temporary.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure and a security check.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Kate Solomon, Head of Strategic Sourcing, on kate.solomon@admin.cam.ac.uk
If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr_recruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is 19th February 2023. The interviews date for the role are planned for w/c 27th February 2023.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/39282.
Please quote reference AG35211 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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