contract manager
Contract managers oversee the respect of awarded contracts to ensure that services are delivered as foreseen and that each step of the delivery is properly documented. They act as the main point of contact for suppliers on contractual matters and report back to their leadership. They implement financial and operational controls and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements.
Also called: contract specialist, commercial contract manager, medical contract manager, contract compliance manager, contract auditor, construction contract manager
- 29
- essential skills
- 2
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2619
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- standalone public buyerWhat changes?19 skills in common
- procurement support officer12 skills in common
- procurement category specialist11 skills in common
- EU funds manager5 skills in common
- purchasing manager4 skills in common
- tourism contract negotiator4 skills in common
Essential skills
29- adapt to changing situations
- address problems critically
- adhere to organisational code of ethics
- adhere to organisational guidelines
- apply certification and payment procedures
- communication principles
- cooperate with colleagues
- develop performance orientation in public administration
- implement procurement of innovation
- implement risk management in procurement
- implement sustainable procurement
- keep up-to-date with regulations
- maintain relationship with suppliers
- manage contract disputes
- manage contracts
- manage procurement planning
- manage relationships with stakeholders
- morality
- negotiate buying conditions
- negotiate improvement with suppliers
- negotiate supplier arrangements
- organisational structure
- perform contract reporting and evaluation
- procurement legislation
- procurement lifecycle
- project management principles
- supplier management
- teamwork principles
- use communication techniques
Optional skills
2No account needed to start
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