Contract Co-ordinator / Supplier Relationship Management

Permanent

Grade C- £35,412 - £44,075

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

We are seeking organised and commercially minded Contract Coordinators / 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, helping to ensure strong supplier performance, value for money and effective service delivery across the Council.

Key responsibilities include:

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)

This is a great opportunity to build or strengthen your career in contract and commercial management while contributing to digital and technology services that support residents across Birmingham.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

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.

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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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