Senior Contract Manager

Aggreko; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solutions provider is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to join the Procurement team. The successful candidate will manage complex supplier partnerships, lead contract negotiations, and ensure compliance with finance requirements. Ideal applicants will have experience within multinational companies and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Generous holiday entitlement

Focus on personal development

Paid volunteer time

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing complex, high-value supplier partnerships.
• Experienced within a multinational FTSE 250 or Fortune 500 company.
• Extensive experience in contract management and BPO strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance/Procurement Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) contract.
• Develop strong working relationships with BPO providers and consultancies.
• Lead negotiations on contract close out, extension, and renewal activities.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationship management

Communication skills

Job description

We're a global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.

We’re looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join our Procurement team. We welcome applications from across the UK, with the expectation that the successful candidate will be assigned to one of our designated sites.

Why Aggreko?

• A competitive salary and benefits package (including but not limited to pension plan, bonus scheme, and Life Assurance)
• Generous holiday entitlement, with option to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’
• A focus on continued personal development
• Paid time off work for volunteering in the community
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which helps promote and support a healthy lifestyle

What you’ll do:

• Manage the Finance/Procurement Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) contract with third-party providers
• Develop and nurture strong working relationships with BPO providers, consultancies, and audit partners
• Collaborate closely with Aggreko’s Centre of Excellence Director, Shared Services Delivery Lead, CFO, and senior finance personnel globally
• Lead negotiations on contract close out, extension, and renewal activities
• Chair monthly contract review meetings and drive follow-up on contractual actions and change requests
• Manage issue and change management related to BPO or other Master Service Agreements, ensuring compliance with finance and risk requirements
• Own contractual correspondence and liaise with group legal as needed
• Monitor cost-effectiveness and value for money of Master Service Agreements
• Proactively manage supplier relationships to identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and cost reduction
• Oversee operational, commercial, and supply chain risk management and reporting

You’ll have the following skills and experience:

• Proven track record managing complex, high-value supplier partnerships
• Experienced within a multinational FTSE 250 or Fortune 500 company
• Extensive experience in contract management and BPO strategy development and implementation
• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on maximizing value
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to convey technical information to non-technical audiences
• Experience working with third-party BPO or outsourced organizations

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.