Commercial/vendor/contracts/supply manager

Job Title:Commercial/Vendor/Contracts/Supply Manager
Location:Reading (on-site 2 days per week)
Salary/Rate:Day Rate- £449 inside IR35
Start Date:23/02/2026
Job Type:6-month contract (Inside IR35)

Company Introduction:

We are looking for a Commercial/Vendor/Contracts/Supply Manager to join our client, a global telecommunications organisation based in Reading (Working on-site twice a week, including Thursdays)

*We are not looking for HoD, director level, programme or project managers level candidates*

*We are keen to speak with commercial/vendor/contract/supply/procurement/partner managers*

*No people or team management experience required*

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

* Management of a variety of size of vendors delivering mixed services, from support contracts through to outsource service contracts.
* Experience and appreciation of working in a customer focused environment essential.
* Process definition and implementation experience.
* Proven ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written) with internal and external audiences.
* Commercial acumen.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives: