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Category Manager

Reed
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£500 - £650 per day

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Senior Contract Manager position offers a day rate of £500-£650 and is located in London with a hybrid work model of three days in the office.
  • The role requires extensive experience in commercial management at a senior level within complex and high-value environments.
  • Key responsibilities include leading commercial contract management for high-profile contracts, developing category management strategies, and building strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Candidates should have a solid understanding of Public Contract Regulations and proven contract management processes, along with strong project management and leadership capabilities.
  • This position also provides excellent career development opportunities and the chance to contribute to the safety and security of over 9 million Londoners.
Senior Contract Manager
  • Day Rate: £500-£650 per day
  • Location: London
  • Job Type: Hybrid (3 days per week office-based)
  • Vetting Level: CTC

We are looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join our client's team and contribute to their transformation. As a Commercial Lead, you will be at the forefront of delivering Commercial Excellence.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Lead on commercial Contract Management for two high-profile, complex, and strategic contracts.
  • Provide a customer-focused service, understanding business needs and stakeholder drivers.
  • Develop and execute category management strategies, leading supplier negotiations where needed.
  • Build close Commercial Business Partnership relationships with colleagues in HR and Business Services functions.
  • Demonstrate leadership across the commercial lifecycle, particularly feeding in learnings and improvements from contract management into sourcing activity.
  • Develop key stakeholder relationships, enabling early engagement and challenging business need and demand.
  • Performance and day-to-day management of a contract manager/sourcing consultant.
  • Deputise for Head of Commercial if required and work within a secure environment on sensitive projects.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Experience in commercial management and delivery at a senior level in complex and high-value environments.
  • Understanding of Public Contract Regulations and standard sourcing methodologies.
  • Proven track record in contract management processes.
  • Ability to develop effective supplier relationships and deliver continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Strong project management capabilities and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Inspirational and inclusive leadership, with a focus on developing commercial capability within the team.
  • Desirable: Working knowledge of purchasing processes and systems (Purchase-to-Pay), CIPS qualification / IACCM certification (or working towards).
Benefits:
  • Competitive day rate.
  • Flexible hybrid working model.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the safety and security of over 9 million Londoners.
  • Excellent career and professional development opportunities.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.