Procurement Contracts Specialist

Our client, based in Birmingham, is currently recruiting for a Contracts & Supplier Relationship Management on a 6 -12 month Fixed Term Contract. The position is due to start ASAP, will require office presence up to four days per week and the salary available is up to £45,000. The purpose of this position is to perform a review of current suppliers and contracts and ensure the approach is as streamlined and cost effective as possible. Duties will include (but are not limited to): • Establishing a list of suppliers currently in use, identifying potential duplicates/unnecessary contracts and setting up an approved list to use going forward • Creating a centralised process for budgets, which are currently devolved across departments • Collating a list of approved suppliers and creating a sharepoint page • Overseeing external suppliers, managing supplier relationships and ensuring VFM across existing suppliers • Building relationships with both stakeholders and suppliers and providing a smooth contract and supplier relationship management function Skills, knowledge and expertise required: • Background in contract and supplier relationship management • Meticulous approach to contract review with a focus on value for money Working hours: • 37 hours per week • Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.