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About the Role
This role will lead the development and implementation of best practices in contract and supplier relationship management across the Council, aiming to improve performance, build stronger supplier partnerships, and achieve long-term value for money.
Responsibilities
- Develop and embed best practice in contract management and supplier relationship management.
- Act as the Council’s Practice Lead for contract management, driving continuous improvement.
- Support contract owners in delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Build a consistent and professional approach to supplier management.
- Provide expert advice on contract delivery, KPIs, and governance.
- Help teams monitor performance and manage supplier risk effectively.
- Train and support colleagues to build a community of contract managers.
- Identify opportunities for greater efficiency, increased income, and smarter contract outcomes.
- Contribute to corporate reporting.
- Lead on market and supplier risk assessments.
- Advise on complex commercial or negotiation matters.
- Help shape new policies and guidance.
- Support the Council in meeting upcoming Public Procurement Regulations (2025).
- Work on cross-cutting issues like Social Value, carbon reduction, modern slavery, and innovation.
- Support work linked to the Grenfell Inquiry recommendations.
Requirements
- Proactive, commercially minded professional with strong experience working with contracts and suppliers.
- Confidence to advise senior officers.
- Practical expertise to turn good policy into everyday practice.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across the Council.
- Ability to analyse complex contractual and commercial arrangements.
- Ability to apply sound judgement.
- Ability to negotiate effectively.
- Strategic insight combined with hands-on delivery.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
- Experience providing training or guidance to colleagues is advantageous.
- Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) in contract and supplier relationship management.
- Embody Council values: Putting Communities First, Respect, Integrity, and Working Together.
Skills
- Contract management
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Commercial acumen
- Communication
- Relationship building
- Collaboration
- Analytical skills
- Judgement
- Negotiation
- Strategic thinking
- Project management
- Training and guidance
- Continuous professional development
Location
- Borough (2-3 days a week)
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Professional experience working with contracts and suppliers
About the Company
- RBKC is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses, and unique local places, focused on supporting residents, strengthening the approach, and creating a fairer borough.
- RBKC is a competent and caring Council that takes pride in delivering services with care and competence.
- RBKC listens to residents, acts with integrity, and works together to build a greener, safer, and fairer borough.
- RBKC is investing in its people, communities, and future.
- RBKC has a growing, ambitious, and supportive Strategic Procurement team focused on delivering smarter, more sustainable outcomes for residents.
Equal Opportunity
- Committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity.
- Welcome applications from all sections of the community.
- Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.