Supplier Relationship Manager (Contracts Manager)

Solicitors Regulation Authority; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

A national regulatory authority in the UK is seeking a proactive Supplier Relationship Manager to oversee external legal services contracts. The successful candidate will have a strong background in contract management and financial oversight, ensuring high-quality service delivery within budget. This role involves collaboration with both external legal suppliers and internal teams. The position follows a hybrid working model, requiring 1-2 days in the office per week, with locations in Birmingham, Cardiff, or London. Applications close on 15 December.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the life cycle of complex contract management.
• Experience managing financial aspects of contracts and assessing costs against budget.
• Ability to interpret complex data sets for management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of external legal services contracts.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and monitor contract performance.
• Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant service delivery.

Skills

Contract management

Financial management

Data interpretation using Excel

Strong communication skills

Drafting skills

Performance management

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Solicitors Regulation Authority provided pay range

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Base pay range

We are looking for a proactive and commercially-minded Supplier Relationship Manager to lead in overseeing our external legal services contracts.

What's in it for you

• Make a significant contribution in driving value for money in one of our largest operational areas
• Showcase your financial management and supplier management skills in managing legal services contract for the largest legal regulator in England and Wales
• Be the key liaison with our external legal suppliers
• Enjoy a collaborative and purposeful working environment

The role

Sitting at the heart of our legal operations, you will be responsible for ensuring that supplier relationships are well-managed, performance is tightly monitored, and contracts deliver value, quality, and compliance.

With your proven experience in financial management of contracts, you will take ownership of legal spend tracking, forecasting, and reporting, supporting the organisation in making informed decisions. You will lead supplier performance reviews, tackle issues head‑on, and champion continuous improvement — always looking for ways to enhance services, reduce risk, and drive better value for money.

You will manage the full lifecycle of our legal services agreements – from the early stages of tendering and negotiation, right through to day‑to‑day performance monitoring, renewals, and contract close‑out. Working closely with both external legal providers and our internal legal and procurement teams you will ensure that services are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within budget.

Please read the attached Role Profile for full specification on the role.

What we are looking for

• A proven track record in the life cycle of complex contract management.
• A track record of delivering strong performance management and efficiencies within the supply chain.
• Proven experience in the financial management of contracts such as managing complex purchase orders and assessing contract costs against budget.
• An ability to interpret and use Excel and turn complex data sets into summaries to enable to management decisions.
• An ability to make clear judgements based on contract risk and business considerations, in order to identify key issues and appropriate solutions.
• Strong communication (orally and in writing) skills, with the ability to create an effective working partnerships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent drafting skills, with demonstrable and experience of producing contract management documentation.

Useful and additional information

There is a Role Profile attached at the bottom of the advert on our website.

This role can be based from our Birmingham, Cardiff or London office. We operate on a hybrid working model which means working 1‑2 days a week in the office, and the rest of the week from home. If you are based from a location other than Birmingham, you are likely to be in our Birmingham office 2 days a month to interact with key stakeholders.

If you have any questions that are not answered in the advert or on our website, or would like to have a confidential chat you can contact us via: .

To apply

Please click 'apply' to complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter, addressing how you meet the requirements of the role. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages.

To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages.

Closing date for applications is 15 December 09:00. Interviews are anticipated to take place in early‑mid January 2026.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance, Legal, and Purchasing

Industries

Legal Services

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