Contracts Manager

SF Partners; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for an interim assignment in Birmingham. You will own a portfolio of contracts from mobilisation through completion, ensuring compliance, governance and commercial success across multiple teams.

The role requires strong contract management, negotiation skills and the ability to manage supplier performance and risks. This interim position supports high-profile projects with robust reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-value or complex contracts within regulated environments.
• Strong contract management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Experience monitoring supplier performance, risk and governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of strategic supplier contracts throughout their full lifecycle.
• Oversee contract change requests and governance approvals.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Produce reports on contract performance, spend, risks and metrics.
• Develop and implement contract management plans to drive performance.
• Manage mobilisation, transitions, renewals and exits.
• Review service levels and administer remedies including credits.
• Conduct compliance reviews and support dispute resolution.
• Review supplier financial stability and manage risks.
• Analyse commercial/technical information to support decisions.
• Prepare reports/presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Provide commercial support to key initiatives and projects

Skills

Contract management

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical reporting

Value-driven delivery

Attention to detail

Job description

SF Partners are working with a business in Birmingham who are looking for a Contracts Manager on an interim basis until March 2027. £500 per day (Umbrella Inside IR35).

The Role

As Contract Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of contracts from mobilisation through to completion. You'll ensure suppliers meet their contractual obligations, monitor performance, manage change, and provide commercial support that enables successful project delivery.

Working across multiple teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining strong supplier relationships while ensuring robust governance, compliance and commercial best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of strategic supplier contracts throughout their full lifecycle.
• Oversee contract change requests, ensuring they progress through governance and approval processes efficiently.
• Monitor supplier performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans where required.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure successful contract delivery.
• Produce regular reports on contract performance, spend, risks and key commercial metrics.
• Develop and implement contract management plans that drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Manage contract mobilisation, transitions, renewals and exit activities.
• Monitor service levels and administer contractual remedies, including service credits and warranty claims where applicable.
• Conduct compliance reviews to ensure contractual obligations are being met.
• Support dispute resolution and negotiate commercially effective outcomes.
• Review supplier financial stability and proactively manage any associated risks.
• Analyse commercial and technical information to support informed decision-making.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Provide commercial support to key business initiatives and high-profile projects.

About You

You'll be an organised and commercially astute Contract Manager who enjoys building strong supplier relationships while ensuring contracts deliver maximum value.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience managing high-value or complex contracts within infrastructure, construction, engineering, utilities or a similarly regulated environment.
• Strong contract management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Experience managing supplier performance, risk and contract governance.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and driving value.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment