Job Purpose
To manage the contractual interfaces between our client and other parties, including the Department for Transport, relating to all purchasing requirements of the business, ensuring that business objective and franchise commitments/obligations are met and minimising the commercial risk to the business. Key interface between all Directorates within the business.

Principle Accountabilities
Included but not limited to:

Guiding and supporting the business in procurement activities in line with the client procurement policies.

Tendering of indirect purchase requirements of varying values for all Directorates

Prepare and negotiate contracts and contract amendments necessary to meet business requirements and franchise commitments/obligations.

Liaise with the Franchise Team and the Department of Transport to obtain approval of Key Contracts in line with the Franchise Agreement.

Provide commercial and contractual advice to the business where required.
Provide the primary interface between the client and external lawyers for matters relating to contracts.

Attend contract review meetings where necessary.

Support the Head of Procurement to deliver business requirements, where necessary representing the Head of Procurement at meetings.

Provide management reporting where required.

Support the Head of Procurement with the review and development of the procurement policies and procedures to respond to the demanding needs of the business.

Knowledge and Experience

Sound commercial and financial awareness.
Experience of working with and interpreting complex legal documentation.
Experience in management and negotiation of large contracts.
Experience of working with legal advisors and instructing legal advice.
Educated to degree standard.
Working towards or hold Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Membership (CIPS)

Additional skills:
Good attention to detail
Negotiation and influencing skills.
Ability to multi task and manager several concurrent conflicting deadlines.
Able to manage conflicting priorities between Finance and other Directorates.
Communication skills.
Team player.

Based in our client's Birmingham Office, but with some travel required.
Our Client offers a generous salary and benefits package, including pension scheme and staff travel facilities.




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