Contract Specialist

We are currently partnering with a leading Social Housing Provider based in Bristol, who are recruiting for a Commercial Business Partner to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

Our client is looking for someone who might currently be in a project coordinator or planning type role that’s ready to take that next step into contract management. Experience in construction, property, repairs, maintenance or local government environments is desirable.

This is a full-time position with agile working and a salary of £35,000 per annum. The start date is subject to notice.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Coordinating day-to-day activity with materials suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods
• Monitoring KPIs across materials supply, waste services, subcontractor activity, and other contract areas.
• Acting as a point of contact for routine supplier enquiries regarding materials, waste services, and framework suppliers
• Supporting operational teams in using correct procurement routes and approved framework suppliers

Experience required:

• Experience in procurement, materials coordination, supply chain, or contract administration
• Experience raising purchase orders and working with purchasing systems
• Experience in construction, property, repairs, maintenance, or local government environments is desirable

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Confident communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to interpret performance data, KPIs, and supplier information.
• Understanding of procurement frameworks, subcontractor compliance, or waste contracts is desired
• Knowledge of contract governance or commercial compliance processes is desired
• CIPS Level 2/3 or interest in working towards a procurement qualification is desired

Rewards and Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A day off on your work anniversary
• Family Friendly Leave
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Discounts Portal
• Wellbeing Programme
• Make the Difference Day
• Employee Assistance Programme

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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