Full job descriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen with a large public sector transport organisation seeking an experienced commercial professional to lead the management of a complex portfolio of high-value franchise and operational contracts.
The successful candidate will provide strategic commercial leadership, ensuring contractual compliance, supplier performance, financial control and the effective delivery of critical services across a major transport programme
Client Details
The organisation operates in the Public Sector in Manchester.
Description
*Lead the commercial and contractual management of large-scale service and franchise contracts.
*Develop and implement contract management strategies, governance arrangements and best practice frameworks.
*Manage strategic supplier relationships, ensuring contractual obligations and performance standards are achieved.
*Lead commercial negotiations, contract variations and complex change activities.
*Monitor commercial performance, identifying opportunities to improve value for money and operational outcomes.
*Oversee financial management activities including budgeting, forecasting and commercial reporting.
*Identify, assess and manage commercial risks across the contract portfolio.
*Provide commercial advice and support to senior stakeholders and programme leadership teams.
*Support dispute resolution activities and ensure robust contract governance processes are maintained.
*Lead and develop commercial capability across the wider organisation.
Profile
*Significant experience managing complex, high-value contracts within a large and multifaceted organisation.
*Strong commercial and contract management background, including negotiation of major contractual arrangements.
*Proven experience managing supplier relationships and driving contract performance improvements.
*Experience of financial management, business planning, budgeting and forecasting.
*Ability to operate at a senior level, influencing a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
*Experience leading teams and supporting organisational development initiatives.
*Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
*Experience within transport, infrastructure or wider public sector environments.
*Knowledge of commercial governance, contract law and contract dispute resolution.
*Understanding of public sector funding and governance arrangements.
*Experience supporting major transformation, operational or franchising programmes.
Job Offer
This is an exciting 2 year fixed-term contract for a leading public sector organisation in Manchester going through so much commercial change, this role is hybrid working in Manchester City Centre and a salary of up to £85,000 for the right candidate.