Summary: The Lead Commercial Contract Manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Crown Prosecution Service's commercial function by managing strategic relationships with external suppliers and overseeing complex contracts. This position requires a proactive approach to contract management, ensuring value for money and effective risk management while collaborating with internal stakeholders. The role also involves direct line management responsibilities and the development of contract management strategies. The successful candidate will be expected to navigate a fast-paced environment and deliver impactful results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of contract management and supplier relationship strategies for a designated portfolio of contracts.
• Manage contract management plans, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting mechanisms are in place.
• Negotiate with suppliers for contract awards, change controls, and exit management.
• Resolve performance issues and supplier disputes to minimize service delivery impact.
• Support the Head of Contract Management in developing and implementing strategies and policies.
• Identify project delays and resource difficulties, mitigating them for smooth delivery.
• Meet client expectations and keep purchasing programs and projects on track.

Key Skills:

• Experience in leading commercial contract management activities for large-scale contracts.
• Ability to develop relationships with strategic delivery partners.
• Experience in complex commercial environments with tactical and strategic solution development.
• Proven track record in implementing contract management to meet supplier performance standards.
• Experience in delivering commercial projects as a lead or team member.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers.
• Experience in ensuring compliance with governance and policy requirements.
• MCIPS Level 5 or above or relevant commercial experience.

Salary (Rate): 42530

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other