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Ilford
Contract
£471.19 per day PAYE or £625 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced Interim Contract Manager
Typically 4 days remote, 1 day in the office (usually Thursday)
Requirement Overview
Seeking 2 interim Contract Manager for an initial period of up to 6 months
Roles will support a targeted, time-limited savings workstream
Focus on progressing a pre-defined set of key lines of enquiry to identify and realise financial savings
Analytical groundwork and data insights will already be in place � emphasis is on delivery and commercial intervention
This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk
Key Responsibilities
Lead commercial engagement and negotiation activity with suppliers to unlock savings opportunities
Review identified contracts and spend areas to challenge pricing, scope, and commercial terms
Translate data insights into practical savings actions and deliverable outcomes
Work closely with service leads to validate opportunities and secure buy-in
Drive pace, accountability, and delivery across the workstream
Ensure all activity is undertaken in line with procurement regulations and governance requirements
Required Experience & Skills
Strong track record as an experienced Contract Manager (public sector experience highly desirable)
Demonstrable experience of delivering cashable savings through commercial negotiation
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with confidence engaging suppliers at pace
Highly commercially astute, able to quickly assess value and risk
Strong stakeholder management skills, able to work effectively with senior officers and services
Comfortable working with data-led insights and turning these into action
Self-starter, able to operate independently with minimal supervision
Proven ability to work in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments
Personal Attributes
Results-driven and outcome-focused
Resilient and confident in challenging conversations
Proactive and able to identify opportunities beyond the initial brief
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate commercial concepts into plain English
Success Measures
Delivery of quantifiable savings against identified opportunities
Evidence of successful supplier negotiations and cost reductions
Positive feedback from stakeholders on engagement and delivery approach
Clear audit trail of commercial decisions and outcomes
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
Ilford
Contract
£471.19 per day PAYE or £625 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced Interim Contract Manager
Typically 4 days remote, 1 day in the office (usually Thursday)
Requirement Overview
Seeking 2 interim Contract Manager for an initial period of up to 6 months
Roles will support a targeted, time-limited savings workstream
Focus on progressing a pre-defined set of key lines of enquiry to identify and realise financial savings
Analytical groundwork and data insights will already be in place � emphasis is on delivery and commercial intervention
This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk
Key Responsibilities
Lead commercial engagement and negotiation activity with suppliers to unlock savings opportunities
Review identified contracts and spend areas to challenge pricing, scope, and commercial terms
Translate data insights into practical savings actions and deliverable outcomes
Work closely with service leads to validate opportunities and secure buy-in
Drive pace, accountability, and delivery across the workstream
Ensure all activity is undertaken in line with procurement regulations and governance requirements
Required Experience & Skills
Strong track record as an experienced Contract Manager (public sector experience highly desirable)
Demonstrable experience of delivering cashable savings through commercial negotiation
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with confidence engaging suppliers at pace
Highly commercially astute, able to quickly assess value and risk
Strong stakeholder management skills, able to work effectively with senior officers and services
Comfortable working with data-led insights and turning these into action
Self-starter, able to operate independently with minimal supervision
Proven ability to work in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments
Personal Attributes
Results-driven and outcome-focused
Resilient and confident in challenging conversations
Proactive and able to identify opportunities beyond the initial brief
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate commercial concepts into plain English
Success Measures
Delivery of quantifiable savings against identified opportunities
Evidence of successful supplier negotiations and cost reductions
Positive feedback from stakeholders on engagement and delivery approach
Clear audit trail of commercial decisions and outcomes
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer