Contract Manager

Contract Manager? Location: London or Manchester – 2 days per week in the office? 10% car allowance? Up to 20% bonus? PermanentI'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 RoleYou 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 metLeading contract negotiations, renewals, extensions and changesManaging commercial and contractual disputesManaging financial forecasting and contract budgetsIdentifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve value for moneyMonitoring supplier performance and managing risksMaking sure contracts are properly documented and compliantWorking closely with internal teams and external suppliersEnsuring contract governance and reporting requirements are metSupporting major projects and changes across the supplier portfolioWhat 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 contractsContract negotiation and change managementIdentifying and managing contractual and commercial risksSupplier relationship managementContract governance and complianceFinancial and commercial managementWorking with senior internal and external stakeholdersYou should also be commercially minded, confident negotiating with suppliers and comfortable taking ownership of contracts and resolving issues.The OpportunityThis 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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