CASS Data Manager

Cumming Group; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to oversee external legal services contracts. This role is vital to ensure supplier performance and contract compliance while managing the full lifecycle of agreements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract management and financial oversight, with proven communication skills and proficiency in Excel for data analysis. The position offers a hybrid working model based in Cardiff, Birmingham, or London.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing complex contracts.
• Experience in financial management and supply chain performance.
• Ability to analyze data and provide summaries for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of external legal services contracts.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage the full lifecycle of legal services agreements.

Skills

Financial management expertise

Supplier management skills

Contract management knowledge

Strong communication skills

Excel proficiency

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and commercially‑minded Supplier Relationship Manager to lead in overseeing our external legal services contracts.

What’s in it for you

• Make a significant contribution in driving value for money in one of our largest operational areas
• Showcase your financial management and supplier management skills in managing legal services contract for the largest legal regulator in England and Wales
• Be the key liaison with our external legal suppliers
• Enjoy a collaborative and purposeful working environment

The role sits at the heart of our legal operations, ensuring supplier relationships are well‑managed, performance is tightly monitored, and contracts deliver value, quality and compliance. With proven experience in the financial management of contracts, you will own legal spend tracking, forecasting and reporting, supporting the organisation in making informed decisions. You will lead supplier performance reviews, tackle issues head‑on, champion continuous improvement and seek ways to enhance services, reduce risk and drive better value for money.

You will manage the full lifecycle of our legal services agreements – from tendering and negotiation to day‑to‑day performance monitoring, renewals and contract close‑out. Working closely with external legal providers and our internal legal and procurement teams, you will ensure services are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• A proven track record in the life cycle of complex contract management.
• A track record of delivering strong performance management and efficiencies within the supply chain.
• Proven experience in the financial management of contracts such as managing complex purchase orders and assessing contract costs against budget.
• An ability to interpret and use Excel and turn complex data sets into summaries to enable management decisions.
• An ability to make clear judgements based on contract risk and business considerations, in order to identify key issues and appropriate solutions.
• Strong communication skills, orally and in writing, with the ability to create effective working partnerships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent drafting skills, with demonstrable experience of producing contract management documentation.

Location & Working Model

This role can be based from our Birmingham, Cardiff or London office. We operate on a hybrid working model which means working 1‑2 days a week in the office, and the rest of the week from home. If you are based from a location other than Birmingham, you are likely to be in our Birmingham office 2 days a month to interact with key stakeholders.