Contracts Manager

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Location: Chorley PR7

Profile


A Commercial and Procurement Executive with over 20 years' experience delivering commercial excellence across Defence, Central Government, NHS, and private sector organisations. An active Security Clearance (SC) holder with deep expertise in strategic procurement, supplier governance, and high-value contract management. Having worked on both the supplier and client sides of commercial relationships, this Associate brings a balanced perspective to negotiations and long-term partnership building. Known as a trusted commercial adviser across vendor selection, subcontract management, market analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Achievements


Negotiated and managed commercial contracts ranging from £100k to £200m.

Oversaw a contract portfolio valued between £200-£300m.

Delivered 500% business growth within a two-year period.

Holds an active Security Clearance (SC), valid 2023-2033.

Managed strategic accounts across major public and private sector bodies, including NHS, MoJ, HMRC, TfL, and Shell.

CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma and Level 4 Diploma in Purchasing & Supply.

Experience


This Associate provides commercial leadership across strategic procurement, supplier management, and contract lifecycle activities for Defence programmes spanning Air, Maritime, Land, Electronics, and Cyber Security. Prior roles include Senior Contracts Manager where significant business growth was achieved across public and private sector accounts, and a series of senior contracts and consultancy positions across NHS organisations dating back to 2007. Throughout their career, the focus has remained on end-to-end contract management, supplier governance, commercial risk assessment, and delivering measurable value through strategic negotiation.

  • Primary Discipline: Contracts Manager

  • Reference No: CAN-58886

  • Consultant Disciplines: Bid Administrator, Bid Analyst, Bid Author, Bid Consultant, Bid Writer, Business Development Assistant, Business Development Manager, Commercial Manager, Content Manager, Contracts Manager, Document Co-ordinator, Document Manager, Document Writer, Editor, Other / Not Listed, Proposal Author, Proposal Manager - Junior, Proposal Manager - Senior, Proposal Writer, Pursuit Leader

  • Consultant Skills: AI for Bid Management, Bid Governance, Bid Kick-Off, Bid Management, Bid Process Management, Bid Profit and Loss Experience, Bid Review, Bid Risk Management, Bid Writing, Business Development, Coaching and Mentoring, Commercial Management, Commercial Negotiations, Competitive Dialogue, Content Management, Contract Negotiation, CV Writing, Document Management, Due Diligence, Framework Agreements, Knowledge Management, Knowledgebase Design, Negotiation Skills, OJEU, Other / Not Listed, People / Team Management, Pipeline Management, PQQ Experience, Proposal Governance, Proposal Writing, Relationship Management, RFP / ITT Experience, Risk Management and Compliance, Storyboarding Skills, Value Proposition Development

  • Consultant Qualifications: A Levels, Bachelors Degree, CIPS, DBS Clearance, Management of Risk, National Security Vetting - SC

  • Consultant Industries: Aerospace and Defence, Business Services - Other, Call/Contact Centre, Charity/Not for Profit, Computer Software, Consultancy, Defence, Education, Government and Public Sector, Healthcare Services, Information Technology, Management Consulting Services, Medical Devices and Supplies, Non Profit Charitable Organisations, Other/Not Classified, Outsourcing, Personal Care Products and Cosmetics, Professional Services, Public Sector, Social Care

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