Strategic Contracts Lead (6‑Month FTC, Hybrid UK)

Solus Accident Repair Centres Company; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent vehicle repair company in the UK is seeking a contract manager for a 6-month FTC role with the potential to extend. This position involves creating a central contractual framework while ensuring compliance and leveraging supplier relationships for better commercial outcomes. Ideal candidates should possess strong supplier management and negotiation skills along with practical knowledge of contract law. The role offers a competitive salary with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Company pension scheme

33 days' holiday

Employee discounts

Share scheme

Supportive policies

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Depth in supplier management across varied products and services.
• Strong SLA and contract governance.
• A grounding in contract law applied in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Create contractual backbone by aligning supply chain and service contracts.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and company policy for benefits.
• Develop and implement category-level KPIs and SLAs.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract governance

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Job description

A prominent vehicle repair company in the UK is seeking a contract manager for a 6-month FTC role with the potential to extend. This position involves creating a central contractual framework while ensuring compliance and leveraging supplier relationships for better commercial outcomes. Ideal candidates should possess strong supplier management and negotiation skills along with practical knowledge of contract law. The role offers a competitive salary with hybrid working options.