Contractor Manager (Commercial and Risk)

• Develop and maintain robust contractor governance frameworks.
• Drive supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and structured review processes.
• Ensure contracts remain commercially robust, regularly reviewed, and aligned to operational requirements.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure contractual obligations are delivered effectively.

• Support the development and delivery of subcontractor and supplier strategies.
• Contribute to supplier tiering, rationalisation, and network optimisation initiatives.
• Ensure contractor capability, capacity, and geographical coverage meet evolving business needs.
• Support wider supply chain transformation and continuous improvement programmes.
• Influence senior stakeholders to drive strategic supply chain outcomes.

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with key contractors and suppliers.
• Lead supplier governance meetings, business reviews, and performance forums.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, efficiency, and service excellence across the contractor base.
• Ensure actions, outcomes, and escalation processes are effectively managed and communicated.

We're looking for a commercially minded professional who combines strong supplier management experience with a proactive approach to governance, performance, and risk management.

• Proven experience within contractor, supplier, or supply chain management.
• Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, negotiation, and cost control.
• Experience managing contract risk, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to analyse data and turn insights into measurable business value.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage both internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience managing and benchmarking rate cards.
• Background in procurement, commercial, or category management.
• Knowledge of HSQE requirements within outsourced service environments.
• Understanding of quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience within Facilities Management (FM) or a related outsourced services environment.

You will be someone who:

• Puts safety and wellbeing at the heart of decision-making.
• Builds strong and respectful relationships with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Takes a commercially balanced approach that drives profitability and value.
• Focuses on delivering exceptional service and continuous improvement.

Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important area of the business, with the chance to influence supplier strategy, deliver commercial value, and strengthen supply chain performance at scale.

If you're a commercially driven contract or supply chain professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of our contractor and supply chain network.