Contract Co-ordinator / Supplier Relationship Management
Permanent, Grade C- £35,412 - £44,075. Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review. 36.5 hours per week.
Birmingham City Council
We are seeking an organised and commercially minded Contract Coordinator / Supplier Relationship Management to join the Digital, Technology & Services (DTS) Directorate. This role supports the management of a varied portfolio of digital, data and technology contracts, ensuring strong supplier performance, value for money and effective service delivery across the Council.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting the contract and commercial management of digital, data and technology contracts
- Managing and monitoring a portfolio of external suppliers delivering goods and services
- Assisting with contract lifecycle activity, including mobilisation, variations and renewals
- Supporting the preparation and management of Statements of Work and contractual documentation
- Monitoring contract performance, KPIs and milestones to ensure compliance and service quality
- Supporting cost control and budget monitoring activity across the contracts portfolio
- Providing contract and commercial advice and guidance to internal stakeholders
- Acting as a point of contact for contract-related queries across Council directorates
- Supporting supplier performance management and addressing under‑performance where required
- Ensuring contractual, commercial and operational risks are identified and mitigated
About you
- Experience in a contract, commercial or procurement-related role
- Knowledge of contract and performance management principles
- Understanding of governance, business processes and contract reporting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with good attention to detail
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities
- Confident working with data, reports and contract performance information
- Experience working with IT, digital or technology contracts is desirable
- Relevant qualification or equivalent experience (e.g., NVQ Level 4, HNC/HND, CIPS or similar desirable)
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer. Proof of right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
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