Framework Manager
Location: Central London, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: up to £60k DOE
Our client, operating in the Procurement Supply Chain sector, specifically within the water industry, is seeking a Framework Manager to join their team. This permanent role will be seconded to Thames Water, based in either Vauxhall or Embankment. The ideal candidate will be strategic, proactive, and capable of leading initiatives rather than simply executing pre-assigned tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide framework-level commercial governance and contractual assurance, ensuring partners comply with framework agreements, schedules, and obligations
Coordinate key contractual cycles, including annual price adjustment processes, management plan reviews, and annual partner status updates, while preserving commercial decision-making with Commercial Managers
Act as the central point for partner governance and engagement, facilitating regular meetings, reviews, and supplier forums
Lead framework KPI assurance, including monthly performance reviews, quarterly partner reviews, and annual KPI refresh activity
Maintain strong audit trails and assurance evidence across Asite and SharePoint
Coordinate regulatory and risk requirements, including Conflict of Interest management and IR35 assurance, working with specialist teams
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative working across framework partners
Job Requirements:
Strong experience in procurement, supplier management, commercial assurance, or contract governance within complex, multi-supplier environments
Comfortable coordinating senior stakeholders across commercial, finance, legal, supply chain, and operational teams
Experienced in KPI frameworks, partner performance management, and structured governance
Detail-oriented, organised, and credible, with the confidence to challenge constructively without owning commercial negotiations
Benefits:
Opportunity to work at a leading water utility company
Pivotal role in ensuring compliance and transparency
Collaborative and professional work environment
Professional development and continuous improvement culture
If you are experienced in procurement, supplier management, and commercial governance, and thrive in orchestrating complex frameworks, we encourage you to apply now. Be a part of our client's dedicated team in the vital water sector and drive strategic initiatives forward