Senior Contract Manager

2 weeks ago

Berkshire, United Kingdom AWE PLC Full time

We are looking for a highly capable Senior Contract Manager to deliver post contract management of critical contracts with the supply chain.

The role will involve the management of new complex Construction Contracts.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience of using NEC4 contracts, although experience with JCT and FIDIC will be beneficial

The Senior Contract Manager will have an in-depth understanding of business requirements for the assigned areas and will be motivated to drive value for money, applying industry leading contract management techniques to mitigate commercial risk.

The role will be an advanced contract practitioner with keen understanding of commercial best practice, with a fluency in legalese, contract law, contract incentivisation and pricing, and will oversee for the assigned business areas, all aspects of contract negotiations, conflict resolution and diplomacy to ensure the supply chain meets its contractual obligation.

The Senior Contract Manager will effectively administer assigned contracts by applying robust contract management plans and performance management procedures, while ensuring their full compliance with business governance arrangements. The role will be rolling out and implementing the AWE Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategy and framework for assigned suppliers, driving innovation and business efficiency through building industry alliances and trusted relationships.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Act as subject matter expert for assigned contracts, providing professional advice to enable business to effectively deliver contract objectives.

  • Ensuring all contracts, they are responsible for, have a robust Contract Management Plan with defined procedure for delivery performance management, invoice applications, risk management and contract reviews.

  • Working collaboratively with stakeholders and with the SCM sub-unit Leadership Team to understand their detailed business requirements and championing contract best practice. Influence key decision makers to secure best contract solutions.

  • Implement the Supplier Relationship Management framework for assigned key suppliers with the objective of managing risk, managing performance, and extracting more value from the supplier base.

  • Ensuring contracts maximise value for money and have defined performance outcomes.

  • Leading contract negotiations and apply diplomacy to mitigate contract risks.

Package: from £60,00 to £80,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Location: Aldermaston

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

  • 270 hours of annual leave (that's at least 25 days plus bank holidays), and every other Friday off work.

  • Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time

  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include. funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.

  • A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13%, depending on your own contribution).

  • Life Assurance.

  • Free onsite parking.

"This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time."

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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