Contract Manager

Hybrid/Remote (Intermittently based in Warwickshire)

c14 Week assingment

Outside IR35

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for an interim assignment within a leading logistics organisation. This critical role will support the business during a transitional period following the loss of a key customer account. The primary responsibility will be to manage the effective and compliant transfer of supplier contracts associated with the customer to a new service provider.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Contract Transfer: Lead and manage the end-to-end process of novating, terminating, or transferring supplier contracts connected to the outgoing customer account.

Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders (legal, procurement, operations, commercial) and external parties (suppliers, outgoing customer, incoming organisation).

Contract Review & Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough reviews of existing contracts to assess obligations, risks, and transfer feasibility.

Negotiation & Compliance: Negotiate terms with suppliers to support smooth transition, ensuring contractual, commercial, and legal compliance throughout the process.

Project Coordination: Work closely with project teams to align contract transfer timelines with operational handovers and avoid service disruption.

Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of contract changes, correspondence, and decisions. Provide regular status updates to senior management and relevant governance forums.

Knowledge Transfer: Support the handover of contract insights and relevant supplier data to the incoming organisation, where permitted.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in contract management, commercial legal operations, or procurement within logistics, supply chain, or a similar industry.

Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management, supplier relationship management, and commercial risk mitigation.

Experience handling novations, terminations, or transfers of contracts, ideally in a transitional or M&A environment.

Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across multiple business functions.

Strong project management capability with attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines under pressure.

Legal knowledge or background beneficial but not essential.