Job Description
Our client is a division of a well-known UK business. This is an exciting time to join as they are looking for an experienced individual who can help them as they establish and developing a contract management function.
Role
As a Senior Contract Manager in the Business Management, Governance and Risk team, you will negotiate and draft muti-million pound business customer contacts with SMEs through to large organisations. You will work closely with the sales, proposition, finance and in-house legal teams. You will:
* Lead the end to end contract management process, working closely with the Head of Business Management, Governance & Risk
* Negotiate and draft contracts that reflect the company’s commercial agreements and meet legal and governance standards
* Build strong relationships with customers to move contract discussions forward
* Collaborate with sales, propositions, finance, legal, and operations colleagues
* Identify and manage contract risks and lead on resolving disputes or compliance issues
* Help to improve the contract management process, shaping templates, terms, and ways of working
Experience
* You will have significant experience as a Senior Contract Manager/Senior Commercial Manager in a business sales environment
* Experience with contract law and lifecycle management
* The ability to negotiate and draft B2B contracts
* Good communication and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge in a positive way
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret contract data and spot risks
Location and Travel
* Hybrid role. Manchester office base 1 day per week with some travel to Lincolnshire, approximately 1-2 days per fortnight.
Salary and benefits
* £70-£80K dependent upon experience
* Annual bonus
* 28 days holiday, rising to 32 (plus Bank holidays)
* Pension up to 10% employer contribution
PLEASE NOTE:
This is NOT a sales or account management role. Please only apply for this role if you have significant experience in a contract management/commercial management role.