Contract Manager

Job Purpose
Manage all contractual and commercial matters across the business ensuring consistency, compliance and continuous improvement
Support contracts throughout the project lifecycle with a primary focus on managing pre-tender contractual negotiations, understanding commercial performance baselines and ensuring that the relevant controls are in place.
Lead supply chain management through the monitoring of key vendor agreements, compliance activities, and post-tender contract management, ensuring contractual amendments are coordinated in line with review cycles.

Key Responsibilities
Pre-Contracts & Tendering
Lead the negotiation of terms and conditions for all portfolio tendering opportunities, ensuring alignment with company goals and mitigating risks.
Develop commercial and contractual qualifications in line with the business' standard contracting principles (SCPs).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, legal, and procurement, to develop and review pre-tender documentation.
Draft, review, and negotiate key framework agreements with vendors in various supply chain categories including operational and corporate functions, fostering strong and sustainable relationships.
Undertake commercial analysis of tendered works to establish performance baselines prior to handover to operations.
Post Contracts
Manage and drive resolution of any legal claims or contractual issues, working closely with legal and project teams to achieve favourable outcomes.
Oversee standard contracting principles, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices.
Review and negotiate ancillary documents, including non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements, partnership / consortium agreements, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
Compliance and Legislative Requirements:
Ensure compliance to key governance frameworks.
Proactively advising on and updating relevant legislative changes and industry regulations to ensure ongoing compliance and best practice.
Develop and implement processes to monitor and ensure compliance with contractual and legal obligations.
Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on legislative requirements affecting contracts.

Risk Management
Proactively identify and assess contractual risks associated with project contracts.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Provide training and guidance on risk management principles to project teams.
Drive the development of key team members to ensure succession planning and team competence.

Skills & Qualifications
Essential
Bachelor's degree in business management, law or equivalent.
Experience in role of similar level, deliverables, complexity and accountability.
Proven track record in negotiating complex contracts and agreements.
Strong understanding of legislative requirements and compliance considerations in the industry.

Key Competencies
Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
Advanced commercial / analytical skills
In-depth knowledge of standard contracting principles and best practices.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Excellent relationship management with key internal and external stakeholders.
Analytical mindset with a strong ability to assess and mitigate risks.
Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Track record in value creation across the project lifecycle.