SYP - Contract Manager

Wakefield
£34, 614 - £38, 700
Permanent

Role: Contract Manager

Department: Regional Procurement

Location: Wakefield

Salary: Band F - £34, 614 - £38, 700

Hours: 37 Hours per Week

Contract: Permanent

 

Role Details:

We are a regional procurement unit supporting the four Police Forces and Police and Crime Commissioners in the Yorkshire and the Humber region and have an office base within each of the four Force areas. 

We are looking to appoint a suitably experienced Contract Manager to join our regional team who has achieved the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Level 6 Graduate Diploma or equivalent relevant qualification. Consideration will be given to applicants who are actively working towards Level 6 and can demonstrate relevant experience. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and motivated professional looking for a new challenge and will be required to travel across the Region to meet with key stakeholders

Role Purpose:

Develop and deliver contract strategies for the management of Forensic Science Services contracts delivered to the seven police forces in the North East; West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Humberside, Durham, Cleveland and Northumbria

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver contract strategies for Forensic Science Services contracts within the central portfolio to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the Forensic Science Services delivered to the seven police forces in the North East; West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Humberside, Durham, Cleveland and Northumbria.
  • Provide professional advice on technical contract matters to internal stakeholders and customers to ensure that the Forensic Science Services contracts are managed efficiently and effectively within budget and comply with Financial Regulations, Regional Contract Standing Orders and EU Procurement legislation in order to protect the seven Police Forces in the North East from financial, legal and reputational risk.
  • Represent the seven Police Forces in the North East regions strategic direction on supplier relationship development to senior forums and collaborative partners.
  • Manage contacts within the central portfolio including demand management, value engineering opportunities and other innovations to maximise client satisfaction and deliver cashable efficiencies.
  • Develop and manage contract Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) in order to demonstrate effective contract management and delivery in line with KPI’s.
  • Develop and manage supplier relationship development initiatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Forensic Science Services contracts and the delivery of quantifiable cashable savings.
  • Develop and lead sustainable procurement strategies for centrally managed contracts to deliver efficiencies and to increase public confidence.
  • Motivate and mentor Contract Officers to assist in their development

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Julie Howell on 07464 983 773. Please do not contact this number for an application form.

Skills and experience:

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive polices to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Flexible and agile working
  • Generous ‘family’ leave
  • Access to a range of occupational health facilities
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Employee assistance service ( accessible 24/7)

Further Information:

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South Yorkshire Police welcome applications from under-represented communities. For further information on diversity and inclusion within South Yorkshire Police, please visit the diversity and inclusion page: https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/sign-up/for-a-job-with-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years has been identified for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy. Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands or head are not permitted. Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate or cause offence will also not be accepted. If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

Closing Date:

Wednesday, 1st May 2019

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