Senior Contracts Administrator

Polaris House, Swindon or Keyworth, Nottingham. (Hybrid Working available)

Do you want to lead impactful IT procurement and contract management? Join UKRI’s CIO Hub Team.

Job Overview

The Chief Information Officer Hub: Business Management function provides specialist guidance and assistance to ensure efficient operational delivery of IT, aligned with Government and UKRI standards. 

We work with IT delivery teams across UKRI, providing key IT support services. The Business Management team actively oversees 300 IT contracts with a value in excess of £32m.

As a Senior (Procurement) Contracts Administrator, you will report to the Contracts Manager within the CIO Business Management Team, Providing guidance on the appropriate procurement process. You will engage with key collaborators, including IT and Project managers, technical teams and various projects, to understand their requirements, advising how these are best met in the most compliant, efficient and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Leading standard contract renewals, with support and guidance from the Business Management Contracts Manager.
• Working with end-users and central procurement teams to ensure that contracts are renewed in a timely manner and in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
• Engagement with key stakeholders across UKRI to understand procurement needs and provide expert advice and guidance with writing specifications, evaluation questions and SSA’s.
• Following the implemented contract management plan and building strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure agreed Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators are met throughout the contract lifecycle.

About you

• Experience in contract management and procurement facilitation, including associated financial processes.
• Knowledge of the various procurement routes to market with the ability to advise on the most appropriate where necessary.
• Demonstrable ability to identify key stakeholders and actively engage with them on a routine basis.
• Effective negotiation skills, leading to positive outcomes.

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Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below.

• An excellent defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
• Flexible working options

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How to Apply

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Please click the 'Apply' button above for further information and to visit our careers page.

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