*CONTRACT MANAGER
*6 months CONTRACT
*HYBRID ROLE/CAMBRIDGE
*RATE 260 PD INSIDE IR35*

We have an exciting new role for a Contracts manager working within the Public Sector

Role -

The Contracts Manager is responsible for developing, negotiating, managing, and leading complex contractual, legal, and financial arrangements with providers of goods and services for both the Digital and Estates Division

Skills -

Knowledge of procurement rules and standing financial instructions (SFIs)

Experienced at working within the public sector

Understand B2B and B2C relationships and with an attention to the customer needs.

Undertaking value for money assessment (VfmA)

Proven track record of negotiating contracts and managing competitive tendering process and working knowledge of the EU regulations

Proven track record in implementing required amendments to department policies processes inline with national policy changes to maintain compliance.

Knowledge of improvement cycles

Financial and business acumen

Bid writing and negotiation skills

Knowledge of procurement frameworks

Expedient and ' quick to ' market knowledge

Required to act independently within appropriate guidelines, deciding when it is necessary to refer to their manager.

Awareness on regional or national changes in relation to public sector procurement regulations

Have sound knowledge in accessing, updating information systems like i-PROC and Atamis.

Understanding of NHS procurement

Educated to master's level or equivalent experience

CIPS

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