INTERIM Contract & Supplier Manager - £700 p/d

1st Executive Ltd; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 112,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd. seeks an experienced Interim Contract & Supplier Manager in Worthing. You will own a diverse supplier portfolio spanning FM, Fleet, Meter Readings, Smart Meters and Professional Services within a major utilities organisation.

This hands-on interim role focuses on protecting commercial value, managing supplier risk and driving measurable improvements in supplier performance with a quick start and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Experience in Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management or Commercial Management across services categories.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation capability.
• Experience managing supplier performance and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Supplier performance ownership: drive accountability, service delivery and contractual compliance.
• Protect and maximise contract value through spend management, pricing controls, rebates and discounts.
• Contract management: resolve issues, negotiate variations and manage commercial terms.
• Renewals & extensions: proactively manage lifecycles, renewals and supplier exits.
• Risk management: identify and mitigate commercial, contractual and operational risks.
• Stakeholder engagement: partner with operational teams and senior stakeholders to resolve challenges.

Skills

Contract Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Commercial Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Rate: Up to £700 p/d (Inside IR35)
Location: Worthing / Hybrid - 2-3 days per week

Available immediately and ready to take ownership of a diverse services supplier portfolio?

We're looking for an experienced Interim Contract & Supplier Manager to hit the ground running within a major utilities organisation, taking responsibility for a broad portfolio of operationally critical supplier relationships.

Your portfolio will span FM, Fleet, Meter Readings, Smart Meters, Professional Services, Consultancy and Debt Collection - offering exposure to a diverse range of commercial challenges, contracts and stakeholders.

This is a hands‑on interim assignment where you'll be expected to take ownership quickly, protect commercial value, manage supplier risk and drive measurable improvements in supplier performance.

The Assignment

Working closely with an established Contract & Supplier Management team, you'll provide immediate commercial expertise and ensure the effective management of key services contracts.

Key priorities will include:

Supplier Performance: Take ownership of key supplier relationships, driving accountability, service delivery and contractual compliance.

Commercial Value: Protect and maximise contract value through effective spend management, pricing controls, rebates and discounts.

Contract Management: Resolve contractual issues, negotiate variations and manage commercial terms to protect business interests.

Renewals & Extensions: Proactively manage contract lifecycles, including upcoming renewals, extensions and supplier exits.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual and operational supplier risks.

Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with operational teams and senior stakeholders to resolve challenges and deliver business‑critical outcomes.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for an experienced contractor who can quickly establish credibility, work autonomously and deliver results.

Proven experience in Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management or Commercial Management, ideally across services categories.

Strong commercial awareness, negotiation capability and experience managing supplier performance.

Confidence challenging suppliers, resolving contractual issues and influencing stakeholders.

The ability to manage a varied portfolio, prioritise competing demands and deliver at pace.

Experience within Utilities, Infrastructure, Public Sector or other complex, regulated environments would be advantageous.

CIPS or WorldCC qualifications would be beneficial.

You don't need experience across every category. What's important is your ability to apply strong commercial and supplier management disciplines across a varied services portfolio.

Why This Assignment?

Breadth. Autonomy. Immediate impact.

This isn't an assignment where you'll spend weeks finding your feet.

You'll step into an established function, take ownership of operationally critical supplier relationships and make an immediate contribution to commercial performance, risk management and service delivery.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced interim professional who enjoys getting close to the business, solving commercial challenges and delivering tangible results.

All applicants must hold current and valid UK right to work.