University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience · 8 hours ago
Commercial Contracts Manager
Bristol, CT
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
£50K/yr - £58K/yrThe University of Bristol is seeking an experienced Commercial Contract Manager for a 14-month maternity cover role within its IT Services division. The role involves managing the contract lifecycle, leading negotiations, and providing commercial advice to stakeholders to ensure effective contract management and value for money across approximately 200 complex IT-related contracts.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manage and support all phases of the contract lifecycle
Proactive engagement with key supplier personnel to manage and report on service performance, contract compliance, risk management and cost control
Lead complex negotiations with representatives of a range of supplier organisations
Provide commercial and contract advice to stakeholders, including on contractual terms and conditions
Give an expert view on the commercial impact of key contractual clauses
Draft Key Performance Indicators and Management Information to support IT Services in achieving value for money
Review KPI reports to identify patterns and potential points of concern
Advise stakeholders of any necessary commercial actions required
Lead or support stakeholders on managing contract variations to ensure contract changes are tracked and approved appropriately
Support IT Services in any savings targets and value for money objectives
Qualification
Required
Experience of negotiation including strategy and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
Confidence with a wide range of different contract documents
Sound understanding of budgets and financial objectives and how that relates to the identification of savings opportunities at a contract level
Experience of managing all phases of the contract lifecycle
Experience in contract law including confidence in clause drafting
Experience in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including strong communication skills with suppliers to be able to positively challenge through to resolution
Company
University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Research within the School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience is conducted across Neuroscience, Cardiovascular and Cell Signalling.
Founded in 1876
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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