Job Description
Develop and manage commercial and contract management strategies for a portfolio of spend to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the Force/PCC. Provide professional advice on technical commercial matters to a portfolio of senior customers to ensure that the capital and revenue budgets are spent in accordance with budget strategies and comply with Financial Regulations, Contract Standing Orders and Procurement legislation to protect the Force/PCC from financial and reputational risk.
Summary of main duties
Lead and manage complex and strategic force procurement projects to ensure their effective delivery in line with customer requirements and timescales.
Manage strategic business critical contracts and develop and lead strategic partnerships with key suppliers to share risks and benefits
Develop and deliver procurement savings plans for specific categories in collaboration with the customer ensuring quantifiable cashable efficiencies are identified, prioritised, delivered, and reported.
Negotiate and influence stakeholders (internal and external) to deliver compliant contracts to ensure value for money is achieved.
Identify collaborative opportunities for regional and national projects to deliver savings and efficiencies through economies of scale.
Work with Customers and Contract Managers, ensuring contract performance is managed in line with KPI's and customer requirements are met o...