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Commercial Contracts Lead

Hybrid in London·Added 2 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)

Agency
Matchtech

649 open roles

Our summary

Salary
£450 - £500 a day
Work mode
Hybrid, London
Contract
Contract role, inside IR35

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Proven track record of delivering contract savings and commercial improvements within large organisations.
  • Strong experience in supplier negotiations and contract optimisation programmes.
  • Excellent commercial analysis skills, including spend analysis, bench-marking and cost modelling.
  • Experience working with complex contracts within sectors such as construction, infrastructure, facilities management, public realm or related environments.
  • Understanding of public sector procurement and contract management principles.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and suppliers.
  • Ability to work at pace and deliver measurable results within challenging timescales.

The role

An opportunity for an experienced commercial and procurement professional to lead contract optimisation and supplier cost-saving initiatives across a large and complex contract portfolio. The role focuses on identifying efficiencies, improving commercial terms, delivering savings, and enhancing value from existing supplier contracts.

What you'll do

  • Review major contracts to identify cost savings, efficiencies and commercial improvement opportunities.
  • Lead supplier negotiations to secure better commercial outcomes and value for money.
  • Analyse contract performance, pricing structures and spend data.
  • Work closely with procurement, finance, legal and operational teams to implement improvements.
  • Improve commercial mechanisms such as pricing models, indexation clauses and incentive arrangements.
  • Use data and AI-enabled tools to identify risks, opportunities and performance improvements.
  • Report on savings achieved, contract improvements and overall programme outcomes.

Commercial Contracts Lead

📍 Central London | Hybrid
💷 £450-500/day (Inside IR35)
📅 3-6 Month Contract

Experience Required

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