Contracts Officer /Assistant Contracts Officer

 

JOB SPECIFICATION

Unit / Department: Commercial Services Unit

Reporting to: Work Area & Project Services Manager

Grade: Support Grade C or Level 3 (more than 1 post)

Salary Range: Support Grade C £17,593 to £23,585 per annum
                           Level 3 £21,942 to £ 31,261 per annum

Staff management responsibilities: No 

Budget management responsibilities: No

JOB PURPOSE: To provide support to Contracts Managers and to Project Managers at the Dounreay Site.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Placement of orders for goods and services at the Dounreay site.
• Assist where appropriate in the preparation of advertisements and the compilation of tenders.
• Provide assistance in the assessment of tenders and acceptance/placing of contracts.
• Proactively develop a solid working relationship with Project Managers and Procurement Customers at Dounreay.
• Prepare justifications for Sole Source actions for approval by the Commercial Services Manager.
• Assist in the day to day post contract management and operation of contracts, including attendance at meetings.
• Assist in developing and/or negotiating amendments to contracts.
• Provide support in delivering the requirements of the NDA Management and Operations Contract.
 

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience of working as part of a team is desirable.

SKILLS/ABILITIES
General:
• Ability to take on and complete work to a high standard with minimal supervision.
• Good IT skills with the ability to generate and manipulate data as well as proficiency in the use of SAP and Omnicom Contract Management Software.
• Flexible with ability to multi-task effectively
• Excellent organisational skills.

 

BEHAVIOURAL STYLE: Sound interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.


 

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