Contract Owner
Are you someone who has a natural approach to building successful working relationships to deliver results?
Do you have excellent organisational and contract management skills?
Would you say you are a self-driven and motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
This is a fantastic opportunity for a suitable individual to gain further contract management experience by managing high value/business critical contracts.
You will work closely on a small, dynamic team where you'll be the key point of contact for technical leads, internal and external stakeholders. You will work closely and collaboratively with internal finance, commercial and technical departments to achieve the efficient delivery of business objectives.
You will be responsible for managing the contract life cycle, arranging and leading regular supplier reviews to discuss improvements and monitor supplier performance. You will encourage innovation from suppliers, exploring new products or services that would benefit the organisation’s productivity as well as prove value for money.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
- Managing the day to day running of the supplier contract. This will include monitoring contracts and supplier performance and having regular dialogue with suppliers to ensure standards are maintained or service failures rectified.
- Developing a sound working relationship with the Supplier which fosters innovation and continuous improvement.
- Engaging with the Commercial Advisor within the Commercial Directorate where there is a requirement to vary or extend a contract.
- Considering the forward strategy for the business requirement to determine if the existing contract(s) will remain fit for purpose or whether alternative commercial activity is required.
For further information about the role please see the attached role profile.
Additional Information
Applications will be accepted from full time/part time/job sharers. Full time roles at DVLA consist of 37 hours per week. Part time and/or flexible working may also be available subject to the needs of the business. If you have a flexible or part time working requirement, you should contact the vacancy holder in advance of making an application to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your desired working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role.To contact the vacancy holder, please use the job contact details listed under ‘Contact point for applicants’.