Commercial Specialist / Contract Manager
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What you will do
* Be a commercial expert providing key commercial advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
* Ensure robust contract management processes and procedures are put in place, along with the production of accessible and accurate reporting.
* Ensure compliance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations (UCR2016) and Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and Internal Governance, including ensuring robust auditing and delivery of contract obligations.
* Provide key Commercial advice to applications for payment.
* Deliver change control and contract administration assurance.
* Implement supply chain management and procurement support.
What skills & qualifications you will need
* Commercial leadership – ability to manage strategic contract management approach for the category, ensuring best value for money, delivery of YW performance and compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Wide-ranging experience in commercial contract management in a commercial environment.
* Skilled in managing multiple contracts and frameworks and implementing change to contracts.
* Strong stakeholder management with the ability to lead engagement with different business leads to ensure successful delivery of the contracts.
* Strong supplier relationship management (SRM) skills and experience.
* Knowledge of the administration associated with construction contracts.
* Experience of managing complex KPIs across multiple frameworks.
* Ability to identify, quantify and control commercial risk.
* Commercial assurance of financial and contractual aspects of works.
* Dispute resolution skills.
You will also benefit from having
* Knowledge associated with developing procurement processes and procedures.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Comprehensive understanding of relevant Procure to Pay systems (SAP/ARIBA).
* MCIPS/Business Degree.
* Experience in water / utilities (or wider infrastructure sector).
Work type
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
About Yorkshire Water
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Our Commercial team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
Accessibility
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.
Application notes
Do we sound like your cup of tea?
If you’ve got experience in Contract Management and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.
No agencies please
We might start interviewing and close the position earlier based on the response. To make sure you’re considered, please send in your application as soon as you can.
All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. Depending on the role, you may also be required to undergo Basic Disclosure and security vetting as applicable.
Pre-employment checks may include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment.
Availability of roles
We may have multiple roles across direct and indirect Categories.
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