Commercial Contract Manager - 9 month FTC

M&G; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in London is seeking a Commercial Contract Manager for a 9-month fixed-term contract to provide paternity cover. This role is essential for managing strategic supplier relationships within COO Asset Management, providing oversight, and advising senior stakeholders. Candidates with proven experience in contract management, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial and contract management within complex supplier environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Expert knowledge of contract law.
• Ability to resolve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily contract activities.
• Manage relationships with key partners.
• Maintain contract databases and account plans.
• Identify and mitigate contract risks.
• Lead oversight of supplier obligations.

Skills

Contract management experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Contract law knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

MCIPS, IACCM, or Risk Management qualifications

Job description

Overview

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Role

We are seeking a Commercial Contract Manager for a 9-month fixed-term contract to provide paternity cover. This role is critical to ensuring the effective commercial management of M&G’s strategic supplier relationships, particularly within COO Asset Management.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, manage day-to-day contract operations, and lead commercial oversight across a portfolio of high-value financial services suppliers. This is a 9 month FTC.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Oversee daily contract activities, resolve supplier queries, and remediate agreement gaps.
• Commercial Relationship Leadership: Chair commercial committees and manage relationships with key partners.
• Contract Repository Oversight: Maintain contract databases and account plans to ensure accurate MI and informed decision-making.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify and mitigate contract risks and escalate issues to senior stakeholders as needed.
• Supplier Performance: Lead oversight of supplier obligations and build D&O trackers for in-scope suppliers.
• Fee Structure Expertise: Provide SME-level support on contract fees and cost views across supplier spend.
• Supplier Consolidation: Represent the team in supplier transitions, reviewing legal terms and managing exits.
• Material Relationship Support: Deliver BAU contract support for one of M&G’s material outsourcers.
• Market Data Strategy: Collaborate with the market data programme to support strategic delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in commercial and contract management within complex supplier environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Expert knowledge of contract law and commercial risk management.
• Financial and analytical acumen with the ability to resolve complex issues.
• Desirable: MCIPS, IACCM, or Risk Management qualifications.

Recruiter: Sarah Hawkins

Job Level: Manager or Expert

Location: London

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

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