Railway Commercial Head
2 days ago
We are the East West Rail Company, a leading infrastructure programme linking communities between Oxford and Cambridge.
We are committed to building an inclusive railway for all and believe that to do that, we must nurture a diverse team that represents the UK communities that we impact.
We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description- Synopsis:
This role will be accountable for leading and developing the team of commercial management professionals, driving compliance with contractual commitments to deliver value.
Function:The Commercial function provides commercial and procurement capability across the programme lifecycle, including strategy (setting the commercial strategy and advising risk allocation underpinning the delivery strategy), delivering procurement activities for the goods and services required to deliver the asset and run EWR Co, and delivering contract management services for the complex network of suppliers supporting EWR Co.
Responsibilities:- The Contracts Director oversees and sets the overall contract management strategy ensuring sufficient resource is deployed to manage complex contracts.
- Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers, driving performance through collaboration.
- Is accountable for ensuring comprehensive compliance of suppliers throughout the contract lifecycle, adhering to all contractual obligations.
- Leads on dispute resolution on contracts of high/value/complexity/reputational risk.
- Demonstrates a relentless focus on performance, managing cost and driving the best value out of contracts.
- Anticipates problems and uses insight to act, secure value and minimise risk to EWR.
- Additionally, the Director is responsible for the development and implementation of Contract Management Plans and Processes, ensuring continuous improvement and effective contract management practices.
- The Contracts Director will work closely with the Project Controls Director to ensure accurate recording of contract performance.
- Responsible for managing and supporting direct reports including: coaching and developing team members to drive individual growth and operational excellence. Leading continuous improvement, through regular performance management and ensuring compliance with organisation policies and updating relevant systems.
- Demonstrates a cost-conscious mindset, keeping taxpayers' money at the forefront of decisions.
- Shows a commitment to innovation by proactively seeking creative solutions to challenges and opportunities.
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