Contract Manager

Contract Manager ? Location: London or Manchester – 2 days per week in the office ? 10% car allowance ? Up to 20% bonus ? Permanent I'm currently recruiting for an exciting Contract Manager opportunity with a major organisation operating within the UK energy and infrastructure sector.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of large, complex and high-value supplier contracts, helping to manage commercial performance, reduce risk and make sure the organisation gets the best possible value from its suppliers.

The Role You will manage several major supplier contracts, some worth £20m+, and will be responsible for the contracts throughout their lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include

Managing complex supplier contracts and ensuring contractual obligations are met Leading contract negotiations, renewals, extensions and changes Managing commercial and contractual disputes Managing financial forecasting and contract budgets Identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve value for money Monitoring supplier performance and managing risks Making sure contracts are properly documented and compliant Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers Ensuring contract governance and reporting requirements are met Supporting major projects and changes across the supplier portfolio What are they looking for?

They're looking for someone with strong commercial and contract management experience, ideally from a complex, regulated or infrastructure environment. You'll need experience with: Managing large and complex contracts Contract negotiation and change management Identifying and managing contractual and commercial risks Supplier relationship management Contract governance and compliance Financial and commercial management Working with senior internal and external stakeholders You should also be commercially minded, confident negotiating with suppliers and comfortable taking ownership of contracts and resolving issues.

The Opportunity This is a particularly interesting role for someone who enjoys owning contracts end-to-end, rather than simply administering them. You'll have the opportunity to influence commercial strategy, negotiate significant contract changes and help drive cost savings, performance and value for money across a critical supplier base.

If you're a Contract Manager / Commercial Manager with experience managing high-value contracts and are looking for your next step, I'd be keen to hear from you.

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