Strategic Commercial Contracts Lead

Sopra Steria; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£5,400 car allowance

25 days annual leave

Private medical

Life assurance

Pension

Generous flexible benefits fund

Job summary

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is seeking a Commercial Contract Manager to provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of contracts, bids and business opportunities. You will protect and enhance value through proactive contract management, risk management, and governance, collaborating with delivery, sales, legal, procurement and finance teams.

The role is hybrid, requiring some office presence in Leeds and London, with possible customer site attendance.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial, contract management, procurement or a related business discipline.
• Experience managing customer and/or supplier contracts through the contract lifecycle.
• Experience supporting bids, tenders and procurement opportunities.
• Understanding of contract drafting, review and negotiation processes.
• Ability to identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ability to interpret contractual terms and communicate practical implications to stakeholders.
• Experience working within governance and approval frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer and supplier contracts, ensuring obligations, rights and risks are understood and managed.
• Lead bids, proposals and new business opportunities for less complex deals within delegated authority levels; review and negotiate terms with stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams across finance, legal, procurement and delivery.
• Support procurement and the business with the commercial management of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial, contractual and operational risks throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Commercial contract management

Contract lifecycle management

Bid/tender support

Negotiation processes

Risk assessment

Interpret contractual terms

Governance/approval frameworks

Analytical/problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Job description

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is seeking a Commercial Contract Manager to provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of contracts, bids and business opportunities. You will protect and enhance value through proactive contract management, risk management, and governance, collaborating with delivery, sales, legal, procurement and finance teams.

The role is hybrid, requiring some office presence in Leeds and London, with possible customer site attendance.