Senior Contract & Commercial Lead (Franchising)

Michael Page; Ringway; Ibrido; GBP 77.000 - 94.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Michael Page is working with a large public sector transport organisation in Manchester to appoint an experienced commercial professional who can lead the management of a complex portfolio of high-value franchise and operational contracts. The role requires strategic commercial leadership, contract governance and performance oversight across a major transport programme.

The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, forecasting and supplier relationships, drive value for money, manage risks

Competenze

• Significant experience in commercial management of large-scale, high-value contracts.
• Strong governance and contract management background with major negotiations.
• Proven ability to drive supplier performance and value for money.

Mansioni

• Lead the commercial and contractual management of large-scale service and franchise contracts.
• Develop and implement contract management strategies, governance arrangements and best-practice frameworks.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure performance obligations are met.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract variations and complex change activities.
• Monitor commercial performance and identify opportunities to improve value for money and outcomes.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks across the portfolio.
• Provide commercial advice to senior stakeholders and programme leadership.
• Support dispute resolution and ensure robust contract governance.
• Lead and develop commercial capability across the organisation.

Descrizione del lavoro

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a large public sector transport organisation seeking an experienced commercial professional to lead the management of a complex portfolio of high-value franchise and operational contracts.

The successful candidate will provide strategic commercial leadership, ensuring contractual compliance, supplier performance, financial control and the effective delivery of critical services across a major transport programme

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Public Sector in Manchester.

Description

• Lead the commercial and contractual management of large-scale service and franchise contracts.


• Develop and implement contract management strategies, governance arrangements and best practice frameworks.


• Manage strategic supplier relationships, ensuring contractual obligations and performance standards are achieved.


• Lead commercial negotiations, contract variations and complex change activities.


• Monitor commercial performance, identifying opportunities to improve value for money and operational outcomes.


• Oversee financial management activities including budgeting, forecasting and commercial reporting.


• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks across the contract portfolio.


• Provide commercial advice and support to senior stakeholders and programme leadership teams.


• Support dispute resolution activities and ensure robust contract governance processes are maintained.


• Lead and develop commercial capability across the wider organisation.

Profile

• Significant experience managing complex, high-value contracts within a large and multifaceted organisation.


• Strong commercial and contract management background, including negotiation of major contractual arrangements.


• Proven experience managing supplier relationships and driving contract performance improvements.


• Experience of financial management, business planning, budgeting and forecasting.


• Ability to operate at a senior level, influencing a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.


• Experience leading teams and supporting organisational development initiatives.


• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience within transport, infrastructure or wider public sector environments.


• Knowledge of commercial governance, contract law and contract dispute resolution.


• Understanding of public sector funding and governance arrangements.


• Experience supporting major transformation, operational or franchising programmes.

Job Offer

This is an exciting 2 year fixed-term contract for a leading public sector organisation in Manchester going through so much commercial change, this role is hybrid working in Manchester City Centre and a salary of up to £85,000 for the right candidate