contract manager
Code 2619.1
Contract managers oversee the respect of awarded contracts to ensure that services are delivered as foreseen and that each step of the delivery is properly documented. They act as the main point of contact for suppliers on contractual matters and report back to their leadership. They implement financial and operational controls and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- procurement lifecycle
- organisational structure
- supplier management
- procurement legislation
- communication principles
- project management principles
Skills and competences
- adapt to changing situations
- implement procurement of innovation
- implement sustainable procurement
- apply certification and payment procedures
- cooperate with colleagues
- develop performance orientation in public administration
- perform contract reporting and evaluation
- manage contracts
- manage contract disputes
- manage procurement planning
- manage relationships with stakeholders
- implement risk management in procurement
- maintain relationship with suppliers
- keep up-to-date with regulations
- adhere to organisational code of ethics
- use communication techniques
Transversal competences
- address problems critically
- morality
- negotiate supplier arrangements
- negotiate buying conditions
- negotiate improvement with suppliers
- think analytically
- teamwork principles
- adhere to organisational guidelines
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