Boots Property is seeking a Contract Manager to join the Store Maintenance team to drive the successful delivery of critical facilities management / maintenance services in our diverse retail store estate across the UK.
This full-time role is based in our Nottingham support office, and will involve UK travel to visit suppliers. We are looking for someone who is passionate about service delivery, identifying opportunities and efficiencies and driving continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Technical Operations Manager, the job holder will be a member of the Store Maintenance team. Working with a diverse range of contractors / supplier within your technical speciality to drive best in class service delivery. Driving supplier engagement across our FM / Maintenance contracts to create a high performing supply chain, working in partnership to deliver fantastic results to our stores.
This role will work closely, and develop excellent relationships with, both internal and external stakeholders. Building meaningful relationships focused on clear delivery metrics of time, cost and quality. Identifying opportunities for service and value improvement. Combining a strategic and tactical approach to maintenance supply chain management that supports the business goals.
Key responsibilities
Manage the operational delivery of multiple maintenance contracts in line with our supplier management framework
Hold suppliers to account for delivery of all contractual commitments; performance, commerciality and statutory compliance
Carry out supplier performance reviews, driving value, service delivery and continuous improvement
Build and deliver mobilisation and de-mobilisation plans for new and exiting contracts, including on-boarding new suppliers
Provide expert advice and progress updates on your categories, advising on complex situations ad category performance
Work closely with the Commercial / Cost Management Team to govern category spend and identify savings opportunities
Work closely with the Procurement Team to shape and support the tendering process from an operational perspective
Point of escalation for persistent or significant contractual or service delivery for your categories
What you'll need to have
Experience of managing multiple contracts / suppliers in a Maintenance / Facilities Management / Property environment
Understanding of managing budgets and identifying and implementing opportunities cost savings and efficiencies
Analytical skills - ability to analyse large and detailed data sets to identify trends and opportunities
Able to present data in a compelling way - Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple Stakeholder relationships across the business
Technical qualification or demonstrable experience in construction management, electrical or mechanical disciplines
Our benefits
Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.
What's next
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.