Supplier and Contracts Manager - 12 month FTC

Itad is a leading international development consultancy providing advice to governments, foundations, multilateral agencies development finance institutes, private sector and non-profits on how to maximise the impact of their investments. We have a 40 year track record of providing our clients with the information and insight they need to make development work smarter, produce better results and improve people’s lives. Our knowledge and expertise are grouped around Practice areas including; Inclusive Growth and Climate Change, Fragile and Conflict-affected Settings, Human Development and Governance and Institutional Strengthening.

Itad understand for some people, hybrid working supports a healthy work life balance so we are open to flexibility in time spent in the office and working hours. You don’t need to be in the office every day, travel to the office would be expected for key company and team events which are typically once a month.

Our people are at the centre of everything we do. Join us in our journey to help create positive, lasting change in the world and discover how our unique culture will support you to grow professionally and personally. We actively promote diversity, equality and inclusion to empower people both within our organisation and through our work. This is central to our values. Come and join our highly skilled group of people united in their purpose to contribute to a more equitable and sustainable world. We believe in the power of evidence in driving positive social, economic and environmental change.

Title: Supplier and Contracts Manager

Location: Brighton, hybrid

Contract: 12 months FTC

Hours: Full time 37.5 per week

Salary: Circa £50,000

Closing date: 14th February 2024

Role

UK-based supplier, contracts manager at Itad, leading subcontracting of our global external consultants and company partners, client project compliance, and supporting our client framework.

Key responsibilities include contract negotiations, performance monitoring and reporting, and team leadership. Integral in maintaining relationships with consultants and suppliers, emphasizing analytical and communication skills, operating at the highest commercial level.

Your core areas of focus will be:

Itad Supplier Management & Technical Serivces Procurement

• Lead and manage completion of Itad's registration & subcontracting processes within Itad’s commercial model.
• Provide expert advice as part of the Itad project team during contract negotiations and the provision of required documentation; facilitate the approvals and signature processes within Itad.
• Monitor and manage the implementation and performance of Itad's subcontracts across project teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with independent consultants and other suppliers.
• Work alongside our Framework management teams to manage our global external consultants and company partners in long term framework delivery.
• Negotiate and manage changes to contracts during implementation, as needed.
• Overseeing the processing of Supplier IR35 status determinations and manage the relationship with Itad's IR35 software provider.

Client Compliance

• Advise and oversee the implementation of various client requested compliance requirements across Itad's project portfolio.
• Work closely with project teams detailing roles and responsibilities, deliverables, compliance and reporting requirements
• Ensure quality and compliance of proposals, reports and other documents as needed, providing guidance and practical support (including writing and editing), including proactive management of Frameworks.

Systems Development and Improvements

• Advising and overseeing the Supplier Management delivery of Dynamics 365
• Working with members of the business to ensure consistent data management of our suppliers
• Create, test and strengthen tools and processes

Supplier Management - Team Management

• Technically support the Supplier Management team within the PMU to improve skills.
• Provide learning and development across the business to further improve understanding.
• Help move the team to professionalise and upsell technical expertise to our clients.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent understanding of reporting procedures and record-keeping
• Excellent conflict management skills and the ability to dissolve any issues easily
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional negotiation, persuasion and judgment skills.
• Solid knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to foster strong supplier relationships

You will already have the right to live and work in the UK and be able to travel both nationally and internationally.

Our Benefits

We offer:

• A matched company pension up to 5%.
• 26 days holiday per year, plus a further 3 flexible days and public holidays which you can take whenever you want to.
• Continuous learning: you will have access to our online training, as well as induction programmes and the opportunity to attend company training.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Our office is easily accessible, close to public transport and dog friendly.
• Pluxee benefit platform: this platform provides up to 20% discount at over 100 UK retailers. It offers savings on holidays, restaurants, cinemas, and gym memberships and an average of 5% discount on supermarkets - giving you the option to take advantage of the benefits which are most impactful for you.

At Itad, we are committed to actively promoting diversity, equality and inclusion to empower people both within our organisation and through our work. We know that employees with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences make us a more effective and innovative company and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from interested candidates regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief.

Keywords

Contracts ManagerSupplier ManagementTechnical Services ProcurementClient ComplianceSystems DevelopmentTeam ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-solving SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills