Strategic Supplier Manager and Contract Lead

Job Title: Strategic Supplier Manager and Contract LeadLocation: Remote but with ad hoc travel Possibly twice a month travel to central London / Croydon / Manchester possibly Birmingham / LiverpoolContract Duration: 12 MonthsDaily Rate: £650/day (Umbrella Maximum)IR35 Status: InsideSecurity Clearance: SCStrategic Relationship and Contract Management Lead Lead relationships with strategic suppliers and delivery partners.Drive supplier performance, value and innovation.Shape supplier strategies, intelligence and stakeholder engagement.Provide expert commercial and contract management advice.Build and enhance contract management capability across the organisation.Establish assurance frameworks that strengthen contract oversight.Represent the organisation in strategic supplier and stakeholder engagements.Promote best practice and continuous improvement in supplier Management Essential: Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SSRM)Professional Services category managementContract management and supplier governancePublic sector procurement (PA23)Government contract management experienceStrong stakeholder engagement and influencingCommercially astute with strong analytical skillsProject delivery in fast-paced environmentsProven leadership and collaboration skillseProcurement systems expertiseAdvanced Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skillsExcellent communication skillsSelf-starter with a delivery-focused mindset Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, ..... full job details .....