SYP - Senior Commercial & Contract Manager

Working as part of a small team the Senior Commercial & Contract Manager will be responsible for:

• Developing and managing commercial and contract management strategies for a portfolio of spend to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the Force


• Leading and managing complex and strategic procurement projects, ensuring delivery is in line with customer requirements and timescales


• Negotiating and influencing internal and external stakeholders to deliver contracts that are compliant with Contract Standing Orders and Procurement Legislation to protect the Force from financial and reputational risk, ensuring value for money is achieved


• Management and performance of both direct and indirect reports
  
  South Yorkshire Police is looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience of managing all aspects of high value category management and delivery of quantifiable procurement efficiencies, to join their newly formed local procurement team.


Candidates should hold the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Diploma and full corporate membership (MCIPS) level 6, graduate diploma, have excellent communication skills and an excellent interpretation of public procurement legislation.,
• Previous experience of managing all aspects of high value category management and delivery of quantifiable procurement efficiencies


• Experience of managing or mentoring staff


• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Diploma & full corporate membership (MCIPS) Level 6 Graduate Diploma


• Excellent interpretation of Procurement legislation, Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.
  
  South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.
  
  3.6 out of 5

Carbrook
Hybrid work
£47,814 - £52,389 a year - Permanent, We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme


• Generous annual leave allowance


• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave


• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working


• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust


• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police


• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice


• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme


• Committed to embedding sustainability: Force sustainability strategy - SYP (southyorkshire.police.uk)


• Membership to the Sports and Social Club


• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks