Role Purpose To lead or support delivery of a defined range specialist contract and supply management projects at Service/Department level in line with the agreed contract management improvement plan. This will include influencing Heads of Service and other senior managers to gain support and leadership sponsorship. For more complex projects, this will involve working as part of a broader team; for others, this role will take the lead.To provide robust challenge to all aspects of council contract management to deliver agreed outcomes, improved value for money and social value, and to optimise relationships with suppliers and markets.To establish the performance level, delivery and adherence to contracts, taking appropriate action in response to any contractual under performance. To deliver relevant training and other support to ensure proper compliance with IACCM standards and other policy or regulation, and to encourage a best practice approach to contract management in accordance with the professional framework that is in place.To deliver, or contribute to, the development of effective supply chain management activities within a given Service area, and to the development of local supply markets.To network across the local area and the wider Orbis geography, to share knowledge and gain supply market insight.To collaborate in matrix teams with colleagues across Procurement to deliver an end-to-end Procurement service for project stakeholders. To...