Sembawang - Contract Manager (North Area)

What you will be doing:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for goods, services, and works in accordance with Council policies and statutory requirements.
• Maintain a central contract register and ensure timely renewals, extensions, or re-tendering.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met.
• Support procurement planning and tendering processes, including preparation of tender documents and evaluation criteria.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement laws and internal governance frameworks.
• Advise departments on procurement strategies and contract structures.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring appropriate indemnities, warranties, and insurance provisions are in place.
• Ensure all contracts are compliant with relevant legislation, including the Public Contracts Regulations and local government policies.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand service needs and ensure contracts align with operational goals.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and contractors to foster collaboration and resolve disputes.
• Provide regular reports on contract status, performance, and risks to senior management.
• Analyze contract data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement outcomes.

You are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in contract management, preferably in the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and contract law.
• Experience with contract management systems and tools.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

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