Supplier Contracts Manager
Permanent
Theale/Home – some travel to other locations
We’re looking for an experienced Supplier Contracts Manager to take ownership of key strategic supplier relationships within Operations.
This is a hands-on role focused on supplier performance, contract governance and commercial management , ensuring suppliers deliver against their contractual commitments, KPIs and service levels while achieving the right balance between operational delivery, cost and long-term value.
What you’ll be doing
- Own key strategic supplier relationships , acting as the primary point of contact.
- Lead supplier governance forums, performance reviews and escalations .
- Monitor KPIs, SLAs and contractual obligations, driving corrective and continuous improvement actions.
- Review and challenge supplier forecasts, valuations, invoices and commercial claims .
- Manage contractual issues, disputes, variations and renewals.
- Ensure appropriate commercial controls, cost management and budget governance are in place.
- Identify opportunities to improve value, efficiency and supplier performance .
- Work closely with Operations, Finance, Commercial and Procurement teams.
- Provide clear reporting and commercial insight to senior stakeholders.
- Ensure suppliers meet contractual, regulatory and health & safety requirements .
What we’re looking for
You’ll have proven experience in supplier management, contract management and commercial governance , ideally within a complex operational environment.
Youll bring:
- Strong experience managing strategic supplier relationships and performance against contracts/KPIs.
- Proven ability to challenge supplier costs, invoices, valuations and claims .
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including cost control and budget management .
- Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing contractual disputes and resolving performance issues.
- Strong analytical skills and confidence working with Excel and supplier performance/financial data .
- A proactive approach to identifying cost savings, efficiencies and continuous improvement .
If youre commercially astute, confident managing strategic suppliers and enjoy holding partners accountable while building strong long-term relationships, wed love to hear from you.
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