Contracts Officer

Contracts/Category Management Officer - interim - possible temp to perm c£43000.00 P/A + Bens. Working mainly from home but with occasional visit to office.
We are working with our Midlands based Local Authority client who is seeking a Contracts/Category Management Officer to start ASAP on an interim basis for minimum 3 months but could go permanent.
Purpose of Role :
To ensure services commissioned are safe, cost effective, good quality and lead to the desired outcomes. To liaise with colleagues across the authority to ensure that all commissioned services are supported by effective contract management. To develop and sustain robust partnerships with key stakeholders and colleagues to assure the effective contract management of commissioned services. To develop a strong, diverse quality market that will respond to the needs of residents and to actively intercede to shape those markets in partnership with all stakeholders using evidence based approaches.
Responsibilities :
To lead on contract management activity in line with the contract management framework. Ensure the delivery of contract benefits in line with the agreed specifications etc. Ensure contract and performance management and monitoring processes for specific contracts provide accurate data for contract management, including contract assessments and review. Manage operational level supplier relationships to drive more value, remove costs investigate non-compliance and work with suppliers to improve contract provision. Make recommendations and proposals relating to possible contract revisions, defaults and terminations.
Suitable applicants are likely to be CIPS or equivalent and be able to demonstrate track record in Contracts Management. If interested please forward details to Network Public Sector