Contract Manager

Contract Manager Worthing, West Sussex | Hybrid Working (2 days per week in office) Alexander Lloyd are partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Contract Manager on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional to take ownership of a portfolio of key supplier contracts, ensuring contractual value is realised, risks are effectively managed, and supplier relationships are continually developed. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll play a pivotal role in driving supplier performance, managing commercial obligations, and ensuring robust contract governance throughout the contract lifecycle. Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships across a portfolio of strategic contracts.
• Ensure contractual obligations, rebates, discounts and commercial commitments are realised.
• Lead contract reviews, renewals, extensions and variation management.
• Act as an escalation point for contractual and supplier issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance against contractual requirements.
• Support commercial risk management and business continuity initiatives.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence positive outcomes across the business. About You
• Previous experience within Contract Management, Supplier Management, Vendor Management or Commercial Management.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Commercially astute with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• CIPS, WorldCC or equivalent qualification desirable.