We’re looking for an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to manage contracts, monitor supplier performance, and ensure compliance. You will provide expert contract management advice, proactively manage risk, and lead a small team to deliver high-quality contract administration services.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive Contract Management Plans in line with sourcing documents, established contracts and approved procedures
- Manage end-to-end contract administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance and integrity of contract information
- Monitor supplier performance, address non-performance issues and drive continuous improvement
- Provide expert advice on contract conditions, variations and administration to procurement professionals and stakeholders
- Proactively identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial and supply chain risks
- Establish and maintain effective stakeholder and supplier relationships to maximise contract value and resolve issues
- Lead, mentor and develop contract administration staff to ensure high-quality service delivery
- Manage and negotiate contract variations and contribute to dispute resolution where required
Essential Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated experience in contract administration and contract management, ideally within the public sector.
- Strong knowledge of procurement frameworks, contract governance and compliance requirements
- Proven ability to manage supplier performance, variations and disputes
- Experience identifying and mitigating commercial and procurement risks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
- Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
