Supplier Performance & Contract Manager
il y a 7 jours
Sheffield
Supplier Performance & Contract Manager • Contract Duration: 9 months, • Location: Hybrid (Sheffield preferred, London considered), • Job Type: Contract We are seeking an experienced Supplier Performance & Contract Manager to join our Technology Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) function on an interim basis. This role is crucial for the in-life management of strategic technology suppliers, ensuring contractual compliance, effective supplier governance, performance management, and commercial oversight. Day-to-day of the role: • Manage the governance and oversight of a portfolio of strategic technology suppliers, including major providers like BT, Atos, and Microsoft., • Review and assess Statements of Work (SOWs) to ensure they align with contractual agreements, commercial terms, rates, and service commitments., • Provide commercial challenge and scrutiny of supplier proposals to ensure value for money and alignment with business requirements., • Monitor, track, and manage supplier requests and proposals through approval and governance processes., • Conduct supplier performance reviews against contracted obligations, service levels, and agreed deliverables., • Manage and coordinate supplier performance escalations to ensure issues are resolved efficiently and appropriately., • Ensure compliance with supplier governance frameworks, processes, and controls., • Support contract lifecycle activities relating to in-life contract management., • Work closely with Procurement, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, and Project teams to ensure effective management of supplier engagements., • Provide reporting, governance updates, and insights into supplier performance, risks, and commercial issues., • Maintain accurate contract, supplier, and governance documentation. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Proven experience in Supplier Management, Supplier Performance Management, Contract Management, or Commercial Management., • Strong experience managing third-party suppliers within a complex enterprise environment., • Experience reviewing and governing Statements of Work (SOWs) against contractual terms and commercial agreements., • Strong understanding of contract management principles and supplier governance processes., • Ability to manage supplier performance reviews and performance-related escalations., • Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups across business and technology functions., • Strong commercial awareness coupled with excellent attention to detail., • Ability to work independently and become effective quickly with minimal supervision or training. Desirable Experience: • Experience within a Technology, IT Services, or Digital environment., • Knowledge of major technology suppliers such as BT, Atos, Microsoft, and similar strategic service providers., • Experience working within a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) function., • Understanding of technology service delivery, infrastructure services, and project delivery environments., • Experience within large, complex organisations with established procurement and supplier governance frameworks., • We are looking for a professional who can hit the ground running, ideally with a background in Supplier Performance Management, Contract Management, Commercial Management, Procurement, or Vendor Management. To apply for this Supplier Performance & Contract Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.