Head of Contract & Supplier Relationship Management

Cedar Recruitment

Posted 15 days ago, valid for a month

£80,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Cedar is supporting a Public Sector organization in hiring a Head of Contract & Supplier Relationship Management for a Fixed Term Contract of 18 months, with a potential to become permanent.
The position offers a salary of up to £80,000, along with additional benefits including a Car Allowance of £6,600.
The role primarily operates from home but requires on-site presence in the North West approximately two days each month for key meetings.
The successful candidate will report to the Head of Procurement and will be responsible for implementing strategies that drive growth, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with legislation and policy.
Candidates must have an MCIPS qualification or a comparable qualification, relevant experience in a similar role within the UK Public Sector, and a strong understanding of Public Sector Procurement legislation.

Cedar are supporting a Public Sector organisation who are looking to hire a Head of Contract & Supplier Relationship Management. This is a Fixed Term Contract position that will run for 18-Months (potential to go permanent) with a salary range up to £80,000 on offer plus additional benefits/perks i.e. Car Allowance (£6,600). This role will operate mainly from home but given the level of responsibility may require you to be on-site in the North West c2 days every month for key meetings.

Reporting in to the Head of Procurement the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the organisation adopts best-in-class approaches to Contract Management, driving change and supporting the organisation achieve its growth targets. In this newly created role the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and overseeing strategies that drive growth, mitigate risk, meet legislative and policy requirements and deliver outstanding service.

Candidates applying MUST HAVE:

MCIPS qualification or alternative comparable qualification
Experience working a similar role in the UK Public Sector - ideally in a role covering Contract Management and/or Supplier Relationship Management
Understanding of Public Sector Procurement legislation and policy
Strong background implementing best practice strategies

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