Commercial Contracts Manager (IT, Supplier, Vendor)

Commercial Contracts Manager (Hybrid) - London

Shape the future of Commerical Supplier and Contract strategy at a leading organisation.

Arthur is partnering with a top-tier firm to appoint a Commercial Contracts Manager who will play a pivotal role in managing strategic vendor relationships across Technology, Corporate and Business Services amd Workplace Operations. This is a high-impact opportunity to drive contractual excellence, governance, and performance oversight in a business-critical function.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and support contract negotiations and vendor onboarding.
• Maintain a centralised contract repository and track key milestones (renewals, expirations).
• Monitor vendor performance and contribute to audit and reporting frameworks.
• Ensure governance policies are current, compliant, and aligned with internal standards.
• Act as a trusted escalation point for vendor-related issues.
• Support risk assessments and help shape third-party risk frameworks.
• Stay ahead of developments in Technology and AI-related contracts, including SLAs and KPIs.

What We’re Looking For

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

Why This Role? This is more than a Commercial Contracts Lead — it’s a chance to take full ownership and influence on strategic vendor decisions, work closely with senior leadership, and embed best-in-class governance across a dynamic organisation.

Ready to Make an Impact?If you're looking to step into a highly integral role with real influence and ownership potential working across the Senior Stakeholders across the business including C-Level then apply now for immediate consideration.