Description
My client a leading consultancy, supplying to both government sectors and high-profile security clients is looking for a SC Cleared Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis.
The main responsibilities will include:
*As part of bid or project teams support/lead/manage on the subcontract shaping, drafting and negotiation of subcontracts and manage and report on all subcontract activities in support of bids/projects through the life cycle.
*Delivery of improvement in overall value (quality, cost, delivery, performance) from supplier base.
*Identification, assessment and management of subcontracted risk in support of associated bids/projects.
*Undertake vendor assessment and identify opportunities to develop supply base.
*Establish and maintain effective KPI's to enable accurate measurement of performance.
*Assist in review and development of business processes as required.
*Maintain effective communications and develop appropriate relationships with internal and external stakeholders and become an advocate for Procurement.
*Work to the appropriate standards, safety and policies.
*In addition to the above, when undertaking contract management duties:
oFollow the contract review procedure defined in the contract and over lay with any additional business requirements and the supplier management process
oEnsure adherence to the schedules and undertake any corrective action necessary with suppliers
oWhere performance issues are identified undertake supplier improvement plans
Skills/Experience:
*This role requires a solid procurement background and a good understanding of complex technical programmes, consulting, software product development or cyber security solutions
*Previous Procurement and Subcontract experience in an IT environment perferable, including in depth experience across strategic sourcing, contract negotiations and forming supplier relationships
*Establishing and managing subcontracts in large (> £20M) prime contractor projects within IT/IS domain.
*Subcontract commercial management of large prime contract solutions within HMG and commercial business sectors.
*Establishing and managing overseas export subcontract partners.
*Financial management experience of complex subcontracts.
*Ability to drive supplier analysis, evaluation, selection and maintain supplier strategy.
*The ability to deliver tangible project savings in a challenging environments
*Experience of DEFCONS
*Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
*Good degree in relevant subject.
*IACCM/CIPS