Senior Commercial Contract Manager - Front Office Contracts

Butler Ross Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Luton is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager to oversee contract management and supplier relationships. This role includes monitoring supplier performance, negotiating financial terms, and supporting other contract managers as a mentor. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and experience in commercial contract management. Join us to contribute to effective government contracting practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial contract management.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to mentor and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of the team.
• Monitor supplier's performance and analyze data.
• Conduct financial negotiations and document agreements.

Job description

Job Description

A Fantastic Opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager to join an arm's-length Public Sector Body. The Senior Commercial Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing the real time interface and relationship with a supplier for a recently insourced contract in line with government policy and best practice to deliver value for money and wider commercial benefits

You will lead the relationship for initially 1 contract, and act as a lead in commercial contract management, acting as a mentor and sounding board for other contract managers.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager

• To manage the teams day to day activity
• To monitor the supplier's commercial and service management performance under the contract and analyse performance.
• To take remedial action where necessary. All following GCF and NAO Good Practice Frameworks and Guidance
• To agree / refine a contractual change process and ensure adherence to the process, tracking the contract to ensure the underlying cost model is current and accessible
• To conduct the financial negotiations for any changes related to the existing contract at the appropriate management level ensuring that the agreements remain commercially advantageous and are appropriately documented and tracked
• To review and amend contract documents, including serv...