Job Title: ERP Implementation Contract Manager

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Finalize and manage the Council’s ERP supplier contract, including negotiations, drafting, and refining contract documents.
  
• Ensure full compliance with CCS framework rules and lead end-to-end contracting activities with the chosen supplier.
  
• Work closely with Corporate Procurement Unit (CPU) and other departments to ensure alignment with organizational standards and policies.
  
• Oversee supplier performance against SLAs and change control provisions during the implementation phase.
  
• Act as a key point of contact for suppliers on contractual issues and conduct regular supplier service review meetings.
  

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Legal qualification or professional certification in contract management (e.g., IACCM/WorldCC) is desirable.
  
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) membership or a willingness to work towards membership is desirable.
  
• Extensive experience in IT and/or ERP contract management is essential.
  
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating large-scale technology and services contracts is essential.
  
• Deep understanding of CCS procurement rules, UK public sector frameworks, and ERP commercial models is essential.
  
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills are essential.
  

Other Details:

• Location: Cunard Building Water Street Pier Head Liverpool L2 2BS
  
• Hours Per Week: 35.00
  
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
  
• Hybrid working 2-3 days in the office

• Legal qualification or professional certification in contract management
  
• Extensive experience in IT and/or ERP contract management
  
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills