Commercial Contract Manager

Leeds Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this role you will provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of contracts, bids and opportunities, safeguarding value through proactive contract management and governance. You work with delivery, sales, legal, procurement and finance to enable growth and successful operational outcomes. The position may operate independently on smaller accounts or support senior managers on larger engagements. A hybrid presence in Leeds or London is expected, with some client site work as required. You will drive meaningful business impact by managing risks, relationships and commercial terms throughout the lifecycle.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible working arrangements
  • hybrid role (Leeds/London)
  • work-life balance
  • family-friendly policies
  • career development opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of customer and supplier contracts, ensuring obligations, rights and risks are understood and controlled.
  • Lead commercial aspects of bids, proposals and new opportunities for less complex deals within delegated authority; draft, review and negotiate terms with stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers and internal functions (finance, legal, procurement, information security, data protection, delivery).
  • Support procurement and management of suppliers and subcontractors to align with business and customer needs.
  • Identify, assess and manage commercial, contractual and operational risks across bid, contract and delivery lifecycle.

Key requirements

  • Experience in commercial, contract management, procurement or related discipline.
  • Experience managing contracts through the contract lifecycle.
  • Experience supporting bids, tenders and procurement opportunities.
  • Understanding of contract drafting, review and negotiation processes.
  • Ability to identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
  • Ability to interpret contractual terms and communicate implications to stakeholders.
  • Experience working within governance and approval frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Stakeholder management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Clear communication

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