Contracts Manager

Job Title: Contracts Manager.
Department: Industrial Dust Extraction Division.
Reporting to: General Manager Industrial Dust Extraction Division.

Our client is currently looking for Contracts Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the General Manager of our Industrial Extraction Division. Your Primary role will be to implement and orchestrate the installation of orders into industrial extraction companies building and maintaining strong relationships with new/existing customers and suppliers. The ideal candidate will share our core values while demonstrating the required qualifications and experience needed.

About our Company:

Our Client is a well-established company with offices based in Warrington, Sheffield, and Paisley. Our products and services vary from manufacture & supply of Gas Safety Systems to the install and servicing of Educational D&T workshops along with Industrial Dust & Fume Extraction Systems. We are also renowned for our client’s manufactured hot metal & foundry equipment.

Core values:
Positivity– Maintains a sense of teamwork, being helpful and supportive of other team members. Maintains a positive attitude and interacts well with all members of our client’s team.
Managing Time – Structured approach to meet work and personal deadlines. Has the ability to prioritise workload, whilst balance conflicting demands. Maintain a pro-active approach understanding the need for efficiency in all areas.
Professional Approach – Communicating effectively with customers, listens, hears, and responds appropriately. Has the ability to build relationships at all levels and is respectful to others.
Protecting our people and environment - Understanding the importance of safety and welfare both internal and external. Working to ensure we adhere to all regulatory requirements whilst working within the governing laws.

About the Role:

Key areas of responsibility
• Responsible for implementation all systems contracts in a timely efficient manner
• Build & maintain relationships with customers and system suppliers
• Develop list of approved suppliers to enable efficient purchasing across group
• Responsibilities for revenue and profitability from all systems contracts
• Understanding importance of cash flow and profitability
• Standardisation of contracts documentation
• Standardisation of processes and reporting
• Look at training and development
• Work with sales team to ensure cohesion between sales and contracts

Qualifications & Experience
• Previous Contract Engineering experience
• Engineering background and industry experience
• P601 & P602 qualifications would be a benefit but not essential
• AutoCAD Experience 2D
• Conversant with MS Office Programs
• Understanding importance of cash flow and profitability
• The ability to explain processes and ideas
• Ability to work closely with colleagues at all levels
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits, Salary & Other
Salary will be based on experience. Working hours will be approximately 37.5 hours per week with a flexible start/finish. This is primarily and office and site-based role. Occasional remote working is optional however, it is important to maintain a presence in our offices at Warrington to build on and maintain our client’s team ethics. A company vehicle, laptop, mobile phone, printer, PPE etc will be provided to allow you to fulfil your duties effectively. This and other benefits can be discussed in more detail during the interview process.