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Contract/Commercial Manager - Facilities Management

JR United Kingdom

Reading

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 80,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead a significant contract transition. This role involves managing the entire tender process, ensuring seamless supplier selection, and mobilizing new contracts. With a focus on stakeholder alignment and project delivery, you will play a crucial role in driving compliance and governance across teams. If you have a proven track record in contract transitions and exceptional project management skills, this opportunity offers a flexible hybrid working environment, a generous holiday allowance, and a bonus scheme. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact on their operational success.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working
Bonus Scheme
Generous Holiday Allowance

Qualifications

  • Experience in contract transitions and commercial delivery is essential.
  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end tender and transition process for high-profile clients.
  • Manage supplier selection and oversee contract implementation.

Skills

Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Contract Transition
Supplier Selection
Strategic Planning

Job description

Client:

Project People

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

8

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you ready to lead a large contract transition for one of our high profile clients? You'll take full ownership of the tender – from managing the supplier selection process to ensuring a seamless transition and mobilisation of a new or renewed contract. You’ll be the key point of contact across the business, ensuring stakeholders are aligned and delivery stays on track.

This is an 18 month fixed term contract with flexible hybrid working, bonus scheme and very generous holiday allowance.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end tender and transition process
  • Develop and drive the delivery plan, ensuring timely completion
  • Manage supplier reviews, demonstrations, and selection
  • Oversee the mobilisation of the new supplier or contract terms
  • Act as the key interface across IT, Legal, Finance, H&S, and Governance teams
  • Provide regular project updates and reporting to stakeholders
  • Drive contract implementation, compliance, and governance
  • Resolve complex contractual issues and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Define data and process requirements to support continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in contract transitions, transformation, and commercial delivery
  • Ideally a background within facilities management
  • Proven track record leading large-scale tenders and supplier transitions
  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership across diverse teams
  • Exceptional project management and strategic planning skills
  • Experience with complex, multi-workstream contract environments
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