Contracts Manager - Supplier

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading technology innovator in search of a Contracts Manager. This role is vital for driving the success of their growing Commercial Solutions unit by overseeing all supplier agreements.

As the Contracts Manager you will partner with stakeholders to identify and mitigate supply chain risks, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts, and collaborate with leadership to define and achieve strategic supply chain goals.

Key Responsibilities for the Contracts Manager:

• Own the entire Subcontract Management process for Commercial Solutions (from initial stages to completion).
• Develop strategies, negotiate terms & conditions with stakeholders.
• Manage contract execution, finalise agreements, oversee changes & risks, monitor renewals, and ensure timely close-outs.
• Manage diverse agreements across UK, USA, and international locations.
• Provide clear subcontract status reports to management with timely data analysis.
• Solve complex agreement challenges with innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gain business insights and optimise contracts.
• Proactively manage risks related to performance and pricing in long-term agreements.
• Ability to travel occasionally (less than 20%) for face-to-face negotiations and supplier engagement.

Key Skills & Essential Experience for the Contracts Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of subcontracts/contracts/supply chain experience, OR Graduate degree with a minimum of 7 years of subcontracts/contracts/supply chain related experience.
• Significant Experience Negotiating and Managing Supplier Agreements in support of Commercial Customers within the UK.
• Strong project management skills.
• NCMA certification is a plus.

If your skills and experience match this Contracts Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!