Contracts Assistant

12 Month Contract

Warwick (2 days onsite)

About the Role

The role supports the management of a portfolio of operational contracts, ensuring effective supply chain management, the correct contracting approach for requirements, and mitigation of business risks. The role requires collaboration across multiple teams in a matrix environment, supporting key stakeholders and the wider Contract Management Team. The postholder will demonstrate a working knowledge of contract management, commercial risk identification, compliance monitoring and supplier relationship management.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the development and drafting of contracts
• Conduct supply chain compliance audits
• Own a small portfolio of contracts acting as the key Contract Management Team lead
• Raise and manage purchase orders and invoices
• Monitor contract performance through KPIs and SLAs, escalating issues as identified
• Provide general support and guidance on contract-related matters to team members and stakeholders
• Identify discrepancies within contractual information
• Support resolution of complex commercial, contractual and supplier performance issues
• Update supply chain-related risks on risk registers
• Provide challenge and review of processes to ensure consistency and enable improvements
• Provide training and coaching to new starters

Knowledge, Experience and Technical Know How:

• Working knowledge of contract and supplier relationship management
• Working knowledge or appreciation of Contract Management Systems (CMS) and Coupa or other invoicing and payment systems
• Basic understanding of contract law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collate and present information concisely to a range of stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as using own initiative

How to Apply:

Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be the perfect fit for our team. We can't wait to meet you!

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