Aaron Mills
Princes Risborough
Summary
Diligent Contracts Manager skilled in negotiation and contractual requirements. Liaises between clients and internal teams to overcome objections and define terms of service. Exceptional record of client satisfaction and loyalty.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Support Administrator
Conrad Energy
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times as required by protocol.
- Managed construction contracts for a wide portfolio of Solar Projects, of multiple sizes.
- Improved record keeping system with attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email and in-person to deliver accurate service information.
- Ensures all records of contracts are up to date, including variations in value, scope of works or end dates.
- Ran multiple complete Tenders from developing the original scope of documents, to evaluation via a in house scoring matrix to appoint an appropriate contractor.
- Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving favourable terms.
- Delivered tactical cost savings by negotiating advantageous terms and conditions for new contracts.
- Advised and guided management teams on decision-making, enabling cost-effective tendering processes.
Contract Manager
Ministry of Defence
Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed cost-effective solutions to mitigate contractual risks.
- Understood and delivered contracts within agreed conditions and timeframes.
- Managing the contractual relationship between the RAF and its relevant stakeholders to ensure the service delivery is being provided at the highest level and provided commercial advice to Senior Responsible Officer and Designated Officer.
- Managing 2 contracts with a value of £24.5 Million, attending routine contract meetings and owners board meetings, ensuring deliverables are all met, managing payments on CP&F.
- Maintaining records of and forward activity is being kept up to date to ensure that timelines can be managed regarding relets, taking up of option years and contract amendments.
- Assisting a contract manager of a programme of 3 contracts worth £243.5 million, dealing with day-to-day management, contract amendments, risk management, rebates and maintaining the records on CP&F.
- Relationship management, ensuring communication between the contract and authority is to the highest standard to handle any disputes or tight deadlines in a timely manner, and ensure that the relationship is not being damaged.
- Reporting and managing KPI’s to the Cabinet Office every quarter to ensure that full transparency is being provided to the public to protect public funds.
Team Manager
The Co-Operative Food
Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire
05.2015 - 04.2020
- Monitored team development, setting performance objectives and providing constructive feedback for continued growth.
- Inspired outstanding operational performance, leading by example by managing priorities and demonstrating expertise.
- Managed staffing schedules for 12 members of staff, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
- Checking, maintaining, and reporting on all stock levels/wastage and any discrepancies to the management team and investigating the reasons for the discrepancies.
- Ensuring all customers are being provided impeccable service and handling any complaints in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Managing shifts, ensuring that all tasks are being completed, staff are where they need to be at the appropriate times and that closedown procedures are being followed.
- KPI reporting to the Area Manager to ensure that all key areas of the store are being maintained and delivered to the highest standard.
- Analysed sales to identify top-performing products.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Procurement and Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
11.2021 -
BTEC Level 3 Diploma - Sports
Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA)
Maidenhead, WNM 09.2015 - 06.2017
GCSEs - Maths
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 06.2014
GCSEs - English Language
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 06.2014
GCSEs - English Literature
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 06.2014
GCSEs - Biology
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 06.2014
GCSEs - Business Studies
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 06.2014
GCSEs - History
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 06.2014
GCSEs - Geography
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 09.2014
GCSEs - French
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 09.2012
BTEC Level 2 Diploma - Sport
Princes Risborough School
09.2011 - 07.2013
GCSEs - Combined Science
Princes Risborough School
Princes Risborough, BKM 09.2011 - 07.2013
Skills
- Risk mitigation
- Contract variations
- Contract database management
- E-Procurement systems knowledge
- Commercial negotiation
- Record-keeping
- Business administration
- Strategic planning
- Scheduling
- Database administration
- Procurement ethics understanding
- Cost-reduction strategies
Personal Information
Custom
Current
Timeline
Contract Support Administrator
Conrad Energy
06.2023 - 02.2025
Higher National Diploma - Procurement and Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
11.2021 -
Contract Manager
Ministry of Defence
03.2021 - 05.2023
BTEC Level 3 Diploma - Sports
Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA)
09.2015 - 06.2017
Team Manager
The Co-Operative Food
05.2015 - 04.2020
GCSEs - Maths
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 06.2014
GCSEs - English Language
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 06.2014
GCSEs - English Literature
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 06.2014
GCSEs - Biology
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 06.2014
GCSEs - Business Studies
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 06.2014
GCSEs - History
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 06.2014
GCSEs - Geography
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 09.2014
GCSEs - French
British International School Riyadh
09.2012 - 09.2012
BTEC Level 2 Diploma - Sport
Princes Risborough School
09.2011 - 07.2013
GCSEs - Combined Science
Princes Risborough School
09.2011 - 07.2013
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