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Temporary

Interim Contract Manager

Whyteleafe
money-bag £450 - £480/day
Posted 6 days ago

TristoneNash are supporting a nationwide organisation in their search for a fully remote-Interim-Contracts Manager (initial 4 month contract) to-take full ownership of the strategic and operational delivery of building maintenance and services procurement across their property-portfolio.

Job role:

You will lead all aspects of category management, sourcing strategy, supplier performance, contract mobilisation and commercial negotiation. This role requires a self-driven, commercially minded professional capable of operating with a high level of autonomy and initiative.

You will ensure that all contracted services deliver measurable value and performance, proactively managing suppliers against KPIs and SLAs, challenging poor performance, and identifying opportunities for service and cost improvements across a national supply chain.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of sourcing and contract strategies across all categories within building maintenance and services.
  • Drive commercial performance, ensuring that contractual arrangements deliver strong value for money, and that cost increases are thoroughly benchmarked and justified.
  • Lead on supplier procurement and tender activities, including market testing, contract renewals, and the full end-to-end tender process.
  • Own and lead supplier performance management processes, including routine performance reviews for strategic suppliers-focused on continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
  • Act as the lead escalation point for supplier issues, proactively resolving disputes, service failures or financial queries including invoice validations.
  • Plan and manage seamless transitions and contract mobilisation when introducing or changing suppliers.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to understand and shape business requirements, translating operational, financial, and customer needs into clear, actionable procurement strategies.
  • Embed commercial controls and contract compliance processes across the portfolio, driving internal stakeholder accountability as well as external supplier delivery.
  • Improve the procurement and contract administration processes for smaller/local suppliers, reducing inefficiencies and ensuring alignment with company policies.
  • Lead contract termination processes, including those triggered by developments exiting management.
  • Maintain a pipeline of procurement activity, keeping contracts up to date and proactively managing upcoming renewals.

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