Assistant Manager, Contracts at A Renowned Company

Job Objectives
Assistant Manager, Contracts

Provide commercial, contractual and financial management expertise to ensure business optimises value for money from contracts with suppliers/third parties and that these contracts remain aligned to business needs

Reports To:

Unit Head, Commercial Services

Job Responsibilities
Department:

Commercial Services Management

Supervises:
Key Performance Indicators
Competence Requirements

• Execute commercial engagements with third party suppliers
• Provide commercial support for negotiation of new/ renewed contracts
• Ensure the management of supplier contracts through their lifecycle
• Conduct negotiations leading to the issue and renewal of all technology contracts
• Work with clients and business units to define
• Service Level Agreements in contracts
• Ensure that business end user optimises value for money from contracts with third parties
• Ensure services and invoices are consistent with contract terms
• Work closely with the Assistant Manager, Sourcing to ensure best possible contractual terms
• Oversee the development of a quality-driven preferred supplier list
• Contract efficiency (contract lifecycle time)
• Number of agreements expiring without renewal dates
• Number of risks resulting from contracts
• Number of delayed contract approvals
• Number of cancelled contracts

Specification/Qualification

• Contract Management experience
• Expert knowledge of technology procurement
• Able to interpret contracts
• Negotiation skills
• Contractual issue management
• Excellent co-ordination skills
• Analytical skills
• English

Educational Qualification  
Minimum of a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related areas or a Degree in Law
Professional Qualification
Possession of the following certifications is recommended: ITIL

Desired Experience 
7 to 10 years of functional experience4.