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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.

Alternative Labels

commercial contract manager

construction contract manager

contract auditor

contract compliance manager

contract specialist

medical contract manager

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt to changing situations address problems critically adhere to organisational code of ethics adhere to organisational guidelines apply certification and payment procedures 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 negotiate buying conditions negotiate improvement with suppliers negotiate supplier arrangements perform contract reporting and evaluation use communication techniques

Essential Knowledge

communication principles morality organisational structure procurement legislation procurement lifecycle project management principles supplier management teamwork principles

Optional Skills and Competences

use e-procurement

Optional Knowledge

e-procurement

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2c9939ef-ebab-4111-8f27-605ae8782791

Status

released

Occupations

contract manager

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI