Contracts & Commercial Lead: Negotiation, Risk & Governance

Infovista; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Infovista is seeking a Contract & Commercial Manager to oversee commercial agreements, contractual performance and risk across the organisation. The role ensures contracts deliver value, protect the business, and support strategic objectives.

You will lead contract negotiations, ensure supplier performance, manage risk and escalation, develop governance standards and provide commercial advice to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of contracts and commercial principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiation and management activities.
• Ensure contractual compliance and effective supplier performance.
• Manage commercial risk and escalation processes.
• Develop commercial frameworks and governance standards.
• Support procurement and vendor management activities.
• Provide commercial advice to senior stakeholders.
• Monitor contract performance against KPIs and SLAs.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Contract law basics

Education

CIPS/PRINCE2/APM certifications

Job description

Infovista is seeking a Contract & Commercial Manager to oversee commercial agreements, contractual performance and risk across the organisation. The role ensures contracts deliver value, protect the business, and support strategic objectives.

You will lead contract negotiations, ensure supplier performance, manage risk and escalation, develop governance standards and provide commercial advice to senior stakeholders.