Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 24 weeks with a possible extension.

Responsibilities

Lead commercial engagement and negotiation activity with suppliers to unlock savings opportunities

Review identified contracts and spend areas to challenge pricing, scope, and commercial terms

Translate data insights into practical savings actions and deliverable outcomes

Work closely with service leads to validate opportunities and secure buy-in

Drive pace, accountability, and delivery across the workstream

Ensure all activity is undertaken in line with procurement regulations and governance requirements

Required Experience & Skills

Strong track record as an experienced Contract Manager (public sector experience highly desirable)

Demonstrable experience of delivering cashable savings through commercial negotiation

Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with confidence engaging suppliers at pace

Highly commercially astute, able to quickly assess value and risk

Strong stakeholder management skills, able to work effectively with senior officers and services

Comfortable working with data-led insights and turning these into action

Self-starter, able to operate independently with minimal supervision

Proven ability to work in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments

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