Commercial Contract Manager

Job Description

Have you got experience in managing the commercial performance of procurementcontractsWe have a fantastic opportunity to join our busy Procurement team as CommercialContract Manager on a fixed term basis for 12 months.Youll be based in our head office in Basingstoke, combining office and home working to ensure a positive work / life balance.Its a really exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forceswith Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England - our purpose being toprovide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations.The RoleAs CommercialContract Manager, youll be responsible for the delivery of the commercialcontract savings initiativescontributing to the total Supplier RelationshipManagement SRM) project benefit. This role is vital in the mobilisation of ourSRM programme.,which will pave the way for how SNG contracts will be managed going forwards, ensuring value for money is delivered during the contract life and that contracts remain compliant.Reporting into ourSRMMobilisationLead, responsibilities include:

• Supporting the SRMMobilisationLead to deliver commercial benefit, contractmanagement best practices and implement the SRM approach across SNG contracts and supply chain
• Delivery of commercialcontractmanagementopportunities against agreed targets which have been committed to as part of the SRM programme, such as strategic purchasing, reducing contract leakage, adherence to contract pricing and KPIs, and maximising rebates
• Workingwith suppliers and senior business leads to manage contractsappropriately, obtain key supplier performance information and maintain the relationship
• Identifyingunderperformingcontracts and workingwith key stakeholders and suppliers to improve delivery and reach a positive outcome for all parties
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiatingcontractualdocumentation whilst identifying and mitigatingcontractual risks and liabilities, and ensuring contract changes identified as part of SRM are reflected through formal contractvariations
• Leading in the design and implementation of innovativecommercial solutions, including robust and leading-edge contractmanagement tools, techniques and processes and helping to embed these across the organisation

What were looking forYoullhavedemonstrable experience in a similar role in procurementwith extensive experience of managing the commercial performance of procurementcontracts. Youll also have:

• Experience in contract drafting and varying
• Significantnegotiation and supplier managementskills
• Sound business acumen and robust commercial judgment, always advocating best commercial practice
• Excellent stakeholdermanagementskillswith proven ability to engage and influence others
• A professional and logical approach to problem solving with strong analyticalskills
• Good level of IT skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• An organised approach to your workload with excellent attention to detail
• Strong collaborationskills, sharing ideas and workingcohesivelywith the wider team

What youll receive from usWe have some fantastic benefits on offer at SNG, including:

• £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
• Flexible working - were committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover

At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign. Take a lookatour careers siteto learn more about us and our values.This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to peoples lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.Required skills

• 1Contract Management
• 1Contract Negotiation
• 1Microsoft Excel
• 1Procurement
• 1Procurement Contracts
• 1Supplier Quality
• 1Supplier Negotiation
• 1Supplier Performance