Assistant Contract Manager

Role Overview

• Work with stakeholders in order to understand the needs of the business.
• Develop a good understanding of key contracts assigned, including the products/services being bought, pricing, processes, opportunities, and risks.
• Support the implementation of effective contract management plans, providing support to Contract Managers as required.
• Support the production of commercial correspondence and records, and contractual notices for issue in accordance with contractual conditions.
• Support the assessment and valuation of supplier/contractor’s applications and processing of payment certification in accordance with processes, contractual terms, and conditions and commensurate with contractual entitlement.
• Monitor and report spend, risk, performance, and contract obligations through KPIs and SLAs, across a portfolio of contracts using the tools and systems provided.
• Develop good understanding of the Contract Management System, follow the processes to ensure database is kept up to date.
• Support in the administration of contract electronic communication software.
• Support engagement with internal stakeholders to build close trusted relationships and to ensure a full understanding of expected outcomes.
• If requested by the Head of Contract Management, support Finance and their Purchase to Pay Team, providing holiday cover for the Accounts Payable Assistant.
• Support the analysis of contract data to identify opportunities to work closer with strategic suppliers, improve processes or work differently to create additional value for EWR and its stakeholders.

Requirements

• Actively progressing through member of a relevant professional body e.g. RICS.
• Relevant degree desirable, such as surveying, engineering, law, finance or MBA.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
• 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a range of benefits on the Perkbox platform
• On-the-spot and annual awards
• Advanced learning and development programmes
• Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Exceptional IT tools