Commercial Contracts Manager (IT, Supplier, Vendor)

Commercial Contracts Manager (Hybrid) - London

Arthur is supporting a leading organisation in hiring a Commercial Contracts Manager to oversee strategic vendor relationships across Technology, Services, Operations, and Facilities. This role is pivotal in ensuring contractual compliance, performance monitoring, and alignment with internal governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support contract negotiations and vendor onboarding.
• Maintain a central repository of vendor contracts and track key milestones (renewals, expirations).
• Monitor vendor performance and support reporting and audit processes.
• Ensure vendor governance policies are current and compliant.
• Act as a point of contact for vendor-related issues and escalations.
• Support risk assessments and contribute to vendor risk frameworks.
• Stay informed on developments in Technology and AI-related contracts, including SLAs and KPIs.

Candidate Profile

• 5–7 years’ experience in contract management, vendor oversight, or procurement.
• Strong understanding of vendor ecosystems and contracts across Technology, Service, and Operations.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and third-party risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Professional qualifications such as CIPS, CPSM, CTPE, or familiarity with SFIA are desirable.
• Experience with ITIL or COBIT is a plus.

If you have the above and are looking to secure a pivotal role within the firm facing off to senior stakeholders across the business (including C-Level) then please apply now for immediate consideration!!!