Contracts ManagerContract Length: End of March 2027Location: Birmingham, B4 6GA Or London NW1 2DN - 3 days per week in the officeType of experience:• Experience managing a variety of corporate contracts• Experience monitoring performance and compliance of suppliers• Stakeholder and supplier management• Experience with a good range of programmes and software (Excel, SAP, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Project, CEMAR)Skills:• Experience of corporate contract management• Analytical, commercial and negotiating skills• Ability to lead stakeholders through contract change request processes• Ability to manage contract risk and understanding of different forms of contract and risk allocation• Knowledge of working with or for publicly funded bodies including central government departmentsKnowledge:• Governance, Assurance and Compliance (3)• Strategy Development (3)• Project Management and Planning (3)• Estimating and Cost Planning (2)• Procurement (2)• UCR/PCR Application (3)• Bespoke Third Party Agreements (3)• Contract Management and Administration (4)• Negotiation (3)• Dispute Resolution (3)• Cost Control (3)• Risk and Value Management (3)• supply Chain Management (2)Desirable Memberships / Qualifications -NEC Practitioner, MCIPS or MRICSResponsibilities• Manage a portfolio of corporate contracts.• Proactively monitor and mitigates risks associated with their contract portfolio• Liaise with stakeholders with respect to the progress, spend and performance reporting of contracts, ..... full job details .....