Contracts Manager - Commercial

Vix Technology; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Death in Service and Life Assurance

Cycle Scheme

EV Car Scheme

Discounts platform

Long Service Awards

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Vix Technology is seeking a commercially minded Contracts Manager to support pre-sales and post-sales lifecycle. You will review terms, draft and negotiate customer and supplier agreements, and ensure obligations are understood and managed across delivery.

You will work closely with Sales, Finance, Bid and Delivery teams, providing practical guidance, managing contract changes, variations and milestones, and escalating issues that require legal input.

Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating B2B agreements.
• Experience managing contractual changes.
• Understanding of commercial risk, payment terms and liability.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Organised and able to manage multiple contracts and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-sales by reviewing terms and drafting/negotiating agreements.
• Manage post-sales contract governance, variations, and renewals.
• Maintain contract records and templates; liaise with internal teams.
• Provide guidance on contractual issues to stakeholders.
• Elevate issues requiring legal advice.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

Business/Law/Finance degree

Job description

About Us

At Vix Technology, we're bringing people, technology and services together to make transport work better for everyone. Operating across international markets, we connect and simplify complex transport systems, giving operators the clarity, control and confidence to run better mobility and create simpler, more connected experiences for passengers.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a commercially minded Contracts Manager to support our business throughout the pre-sales and post-sales lifecycle. Reporting to the legal function and working closely with Sales, Finance, Bid and Delivery teams, you will help shape commercially sound agreements and ensure contractual commitments are understood and managed throughout delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-sales and contract negotiation

You will support Sales and Bid teams by reviewing the proposed terms and conditions in tender documents, identifying contractual risks and recommending practical solutions. You will draft, review and negotiate customer and supplier agreements, statements of work, confidentiality agreements, amendments and other related documentation.

Post-sales contract management

Following contract award, you will coordinate a clear handover to Delivery and operational teams, highlighting key obligations, milestones, dependencies and commercial risks. You will maintain oversight of contractual requirements and support colleagues in managing acceptance, invoicing milestones, renewals and notice periods. You will manage contract changes, variations and extensions, ensuring changes to scope, price or timescales are properly assessed, approved and documented. Where issues arise, you will help establish the contractual position, coordinate an appropriate response and support negotiations to reach a commercially workable outcome.

Commercial support and governance

As a day-to-day contact for contractual queries, you will provide clear, practical guidance to internal stakeholders and engage directly with colleagues, customers and suppliers. You will recognise when an issue requires legal advice and/or senior approval and elevate it with a clear explanation of the risks and available options. You will maintain accurate contract records via the legal repository, draft contract templates, NDA's and assist in corporate filings policies and processes.

About You

You will bring:

• Relevant experience in commercial contracts, contract management or a similar role.
• Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating B2B agreements and managing contractual changes.
• A sound understanding of commercial risk, payment terms, liability and general contractual risk.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain contractual issues clearly to colleagues.
• Good organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage several contracts and competing deadlines.

A qualification in business, law, finance or a related subject would be useful, as would a relevant commercial or contract management qualification. Equivalent practical experience is equally valued; a legal qualification is not essential.

What We Offer

Join Vix and be part of a global team making transport work better. You'll work with talented people to solve real-world challenges in a culture that values collaboration, ownership, fresh thinking and putting customers first.

Alongside this, we offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond.

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Death in Service and Life Assurance schemes
• Cycle Scheme
• EV Car Scheme
• Discounts platform
• Long Service Awards
• Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunities

Vix Technology is committed to a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, fairness and inclusion. We value diversity of background, experience and perspective and are committed to equal opportunity, with employment decisions based on merit.

If you need an adjustment or support at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.