Contract Manager

Contract Manager Location: Scotland Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in the office We are looking for an experienced Contract Manager – IT & Telco to join a busy Procurement & Commercial team, supporting a portfolio of IT programmes and projects. This role will focus on contract management, commercial negotiations, supplier performance and providing pragmatic commercial guidance to IT stakeholders. Key Responsibilities

• Manage IT and Telecoms contracts across a varied and complex supplier landscape.
• Support sourcing activity, commercial negotiations and contract administration.
• Draft, review and negotiate contractual agreements and commercial terms.
• Manage supplier performance and ensure contractual commitments are delivered.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal IT stakeholders.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance across IT programmes and projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve value, efficiency and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, policies and regulatory requirements. You will have:
• Strong experience managing IT and/or Telecoms contracts.
• Proven contract management and commercial negotiation experience.
• Experience working with suppliers across a complex IT or technology environment.
• Strong contractual drafting, interpretation and commercial skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance.
• A commercially focused, proactive and solutions-driven approach.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience within a large, complex organisation or regulated environment would be beneficial.