Do you want to ensure that strategic partnerships actually contribute to good education and Summa's ambitions?
Summa
At Summa, everything revolves around students, trainees, and their future. We are proud of what we have achieved and continue to build together on the ambition of Summa 2030. We train professionals and innovators and contribute to personal growth and societal progress in the Brainport region. In a world that is constantly changing, we remain agile and collaborate with partners in the Eindhoven region on societal challenges.
You will find yourself in a dynamic environment where everyone can be themselves and where we work together on future-oriented education and the development of students and course participants. We believe that development continues throughout life, for our students, course participants, and for you. That is why we give you the space and trust to grow, take initiative, and excel.
Working at Summa. Home base for talent discoverers.
Your impact as a contract manager
- You ensure that agreements with suppliers contribute to Summa's goals and ambitions.
- You help the organization maintain control over performance, risks, and contractual obligations.
- You strengthen collaboration between suppliers and internal stakeholders so that contracts are utilized optimally.
This is what you will do as a contract manager
- You manage contracts in the areas of business operations, HR, Marketing & Communications, and education.
- You monitor agreements, performance, contract terms, and relevant laws and regulations.
- You organize and conduct consultations with suppliers and internal stakeholders at a tactical and strategic level.
- You monitor performance based on KPIs, SLAs, and other agreements.
- You identify risks and opportunities and advise contract owners accordingly.
- You prepare reports and monitor contract terms and contract information.
- You provide support with tenders, mini-competitions, and procurement processes.
- You translate information from departmental plans, spend analyses, and contract data into concrete advice.
As a Contract Manager, you will carry out your duties within the Purchasing & Contract Management team, part of the Finance & Control department. The team consists of a team leader, three contract managers, three buyers, and two Purchasing & Contract Management employees. Together, you work on further professionalizing contract and supplier management within Summa. The atmosphere within the team is open and collegial; colleagues help each other, share knowledge, and are there for one another when needed.
This is what we offer you
- A role in which you contribute directly to the realization of Summa's strategic goals.
- Working in a team that is rapidly evolving and further professionalizing.
- Plenty of room for personal initiative, responsibility, and collaboration.
- A salary in accordance with the MBO collective labour agreement, scale 10 or 11, depending on education, experience, and expertise, between €3.713 and €6.210 gross per month based on full-time employment.
- A fixed-term contract of one year, with the intention of renewal.
- The opportunity to work partially from home after the onboarding period.
- Year-end bonus of 8,33%, 30 vacation days per calendar year based on full-time employment, ABP pension fund, a laptop and phone on loan.
- Develop yourself through educational programs, courses, and the annual development festival.
This is what we expect from you
- You possess a demonstrable higher professional education (HBO) working and thinking level within contract management and/or procurement.
- You have knowledge of contract management, tenders, or relevant laws and regulations, preferably within the public sector.
- You can analyze information and translate it into clear advice and actions.
- You work in a structured manner and maintain an overview of multiple contracts and interests.
- You communicate easily with various stakeholders, both internal and external.
- You are results-oriented and know how to bring together parties with different interests.
- You take initiative, see opportunities, and think in solutions.
- You work independently, but also actively seek collaboration with colleagues.
Become a Summa colleague!
We strive for a workforce that reflects society. We invite anyone who identifies with the profile to apply.
Please indicate your interest via the 'apply' button.
Need more information? Please contact us preferably by email at e.vanspijk@summacollege.nl.
As soon as we have found the right candidate, we will close the vacancy.
Good to know: Due to the summer holidays in education, we will resume accepting applications from mid-August. You can, of course, still apply during the summer; we look forward to meeting you after the holidays!
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
