Contracts Assistant 12 Month Contract Warwick (2 days onsite) About the Role The role supports the management of a portfolio of operational contracts, ensuring effective supply chain management, the correct contracting approach for requirements, and mitigation of business risks. The role requires collaboration across multiple teams in a matrix environment, supporting key stakeholders and the wider Contract Management Team. The postholder will demonstrate a working knowledge of contract management, commercial risk identification, compliance monitoring and supplier relationship management. Key Accountabilities: Support the development and drafting of contracts Conduct supply chain compliance audits Own a small portfolio of contracts acting as the key Contract Management Team lead Raise and manage purchase orders and invoices Monitor contract performance through KPIs and SLAs, escalating issues as identified Provide general support and guidance on contract-related matters to team members and stakeholders Identify discrepancies within contractual information Support resolution of complex commercial, contractual and supplier performance issues Update supply chain-related risks on risk registers Provide challenge and review of processes to ensure consistency and enable improvements Provide training and coaching to new starters Knowledge, Experience and Technical Know How: Working knowledge of contract and supplier relatio...