LN | Contracts Manager | Edinburgh (Hybrid Working - 2 Days Per Week Onsite | Temporary – 8 months
Our public sector client is seeking an experienced Contract & Supplier Manager to join their established procurement function on a temporary base. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional with a strong background in Contract and Supplier Management, coupled with experience working within Information Services (IS)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the management of strategic supplier relationships across the Information Services portfolio.
- Oversee contract performance, ensuring suppliers meet agreed service levels, KPIs, and contractual obligations.
- Drive value from supplier engagements through effective governance and performance management.
- Support commercial negotiations, contract renewals, and procurement activities.
- Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks while ensuring compliance with organisational policies and public sector regulations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supplier services with business and technology objectives.
- Produce regular reporting and insights on supplier performance and contract effectiveness.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience in Contract Management and Supplier Management roles.
- Strong understanding of supplier governance, performance management, and commercial contract management.
- Experience working within an Information Services (IS) environment.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement and governance frameworks would be advantageous.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Pay: £300.00-£600.00 per day
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh
