Contracts Manager

Role: Contracts Manager,
Client: An Garda Síochána
Location: Garda Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8.
Application Method: GetGot Application form only - https://staffline.getgotjobs.ie/

Contracts Manager will be responsible for leading the organisation's Contracts Management function, ensuring effective governance, supplier performance, and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the role will work closely with Procurement, Finance, Legal and Operational Divisions to deliver effective contract management across the organisation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Contract Lifecycle Management
• Supplier and Contract Performance Management
• Governance, Compliance and Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
• Planning, Reporting and Continuous Improvement
• Leadership and Management

See Candidate Information Booklet for full details

Essential: Professional Qualifications, Experience, Requirements, Skills

Candidates, by the closing date, must have:

• A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), (i.e. honours degree), or higher, in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Law, Finance, Project Management or a related discipline.

AND

• At least 3 years' experience in procurement, tendering, contract, business or supplier management in either a public or private sector organisation.

OR

• A qualification at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), major award (i.e. honours degree), or higher, in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Law, Finance, Project Management or a related discipline.

AND

• At least 5 years' relevant experience in procurement, tendering, contract, business or supplier management in either a public or private sector organisation.

Desirable
It would be advantageous for candidates to have experience of:

• Contract structures, contract performance management, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and relevant regulatory or public procurement requirements.
• Managing multiple contracts and competing priorities simultaneously while engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• At least 2+ years managing or supervising a team, including responsibility for planning, allocating and reviewing work.
• Using analytical and problem-solving skills, with evidence of using data and information to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• Using Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems or other contract management software to administer, monitor and report on contracts.
• A qualification in Contract Management, Commercial Management or Project Management (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent).