Up to £60K + Benefits
Worthing / Hybrid - 2-3 days per week
Ready for a broader portfolio, greater ownership and the next step in your supplier management career?
This is an opportunity to move beyond a narrow remit and manage services suppliers that support the day-to-day operations of a major utilities organisation.
Your portfolio will span FM, Fleet, Meter Readings, Smart Meters, Professional Services, Consultancy and Debt Collection - giving you exposure to different commercial challenges, stakeholders and supplier relationships.
Whether you're a Contract Manager or Supplier Manager in the public or private sector, you don't need experience across every category. You'll bring services supplier management experience, commercial judgement and the drive to develop.
The opportunity
Working alongside a supportive Contract & Supplier Management team, you'll take ownership of supplier relationships and contracts, helping turn commercial agreements into operational results.
You'll:
- Build productive supplier relationships, holding suppliers accountable for contractual commitments.
- Protect commercial value through price and spend controls, rebates and discounts.
- Resolve contractual issues and manage variations to commercial terms.
- Anticipate renewals, extensions and contract exits.
- Reduce supplier risk and work closely with stakeholders to deliver the outcomes they need.
What you'll bring
- Experience managing services contracts or supplier relationships.
- Confidence influencing stakeholders and challenging suppliers constructively.
- Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A CIPS or WorldCC qualification.
Why make the move?
You'll gain breadth, autonomy and the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside experienced colleagues - a strong next step for someone looking to accelerate your career in contract and supplier management.
All applicants must hold current and valid UK right to work.
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