Contracts Specialist - day rate - Reading

Full Job Description

The Procurement recruitment division here at McGregor Boyall are actively looking to hire a Contracts Specialist for a 6-month day rate assignment inside of IR35.

This is a hybrid role and will require the post-holder to have own transport to access the offices near to Reading up to 3 days per week.

Below is an overview of some of the responsibilities within this contract:

* Getting up to speed with the clients contracting requirements and helping to shape the Operations team's contracting initiatives, ensuring suitable compliance is carried out.
* Participating in industry related business projects that involve contracting.
* Liaising with Legal Teams on standards & contracting specifics, including supporting the deployment of new contract templates.
* Working with the relevant market managers to implement source-to-contract processes to ensure delivery of business plans and strategies.
* Participating in some aspects of the full sourcing process which include development of scope, contract writing, and contract execution.
* Selecting the correct contract templates for use in creating a contract, being able to use the templates appropriately, and amending clauses where necessary.
* Ensuring local contracts comply with master/global agreements.
* Ensuring appropriate engagement with SMEs when negotiating specific contract content,
* Undertake training sessions for internal stakeholders on contract clauses.
*Liaise with suppliers to support internal stakeholders with complex contract negotiations.

To qualify for an immediate interview, our client requires the following experience:

* Strong knowledge of contracting processes, tools and systems ideally with Direct experience in the supply sector, as well as a strong understanding of critical clauses, terms & conditions.
* Contracting practitioner knowledge - either a legal or procurement background. (both is advantageous)
* Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills with ability to engage with multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organisation across different worldwide regions.
* A track record of delivering and supporting sourcing processes and services in a complex blue chip global organisation, ideally within a procurement function dealing with large budgets.
* Ability to prioritise personal tasks and assist others with managing their workload.
* Graduate or equivalent qualification/experience.

You will be able to start a contract at very short notice and MUST have the ability to travel to site up to 3 days per week (own transport is essential)

We look forward to receiving your profile and to arrange an immediate phone conversation.

Desired Skills and Experience

Legal Teams on standards & contracting specifics, contract writing, and contract execution

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.