Digital Contract Specialist
3 weeks ago
About UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Established in 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Contracts Administrator to join our Chief Information Officer Hub: Business Management function.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with expert guidance and assistance to ensure efficient operational delivery of IT aligned with Government and UKRI standards.
Job Description
As a Senior Contracts Administrator, you will report to the Contracts Manager within the CIO Business Management Team, providing guidance on the appropriate procurement process in line with the UKRI Procurement Policy.
You will engage with key stakeholders, including IT and Project managers, technical teams and various projects, to understand their requirements, advising how these are best met in the most compliant, efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Leading standard contract renewals, with support and guidance from the Business Management Contracts Manager.
- Working with end-users and central procurement teams to ensure that contracts are renewed in a timely manner and in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
- Engagement with key stakeholders across UKRI to understand procurement needs and provide expert advice and guidance with writing specifications, evaluation questions and SSA's.
- Following the implemented contract management plan and building strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure agreed Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators are met throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Maintaining an up-to-date contract database which supports workflow management and workload allocation.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following essential skills and qualifications:
- Experience in contract management and procurement facilitation, including associated financial processes.
- Knowledge of the various procurement routes to market with the ability to advise on the most appropriate where necessary.
- Proven ability to identify key stakeholders and actively engage with them on a routine basis.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Effective negotiation skills, leading to positive outcomes.
- Ability to work independently and lead work areas whilst also contributing to the wider team.
- Methodical and well-informed approach to decision making.
- Prepared to undertake contract management and procurement courses as required.
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position is £34,905 per annum. We offer a range of benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
About the Role
This role sits within the Chief Information Officer Hub: Business Management function which provides expert guidance and assistance to ensure efficient operational delivery of IT, aligned with Government and UKRI standards.
The role purpose is to deliver comprehensive end-to-end support for digital and technology procurement contracts, ensuring timely renewal of contracts, and engaging with key stakeholders to understand procurement needs.
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