Contract Specialist

Our client is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to join their Construction Business. This is a permanent opportunity which requires 5 days a week in the office.. This role will manage a portfolio of suppliers and subcontractors. A key focus will be on building and maintaining strong stakeholder and supplier relationships to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee contracts across constructions materials suppliers.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors to drive successful outcomes.
• Provide commercial and financial risk management, including accurate cost forecasting.
• Analyse and interpret contract provisions to achieve cost efficiencies.
• Evaluate supplier performance, implementing contract amendments or extensions as required.
• Identify and address spend anomalies and manage contract authorised spend adjustments.
• Produce timely and accurate service provider performance reports to inform financial and operational reporting.
• Maintain contract documentation, reporting, and process governance.
• Lead negotiations and ensure supplier alignment with project and business objectives.

Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar contracts or procurement role within construction or related industries.
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong working relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Strong background in contract, commercial, and financial risk management.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successful supplier engagement.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now