Senior Commercial Contract Manager

Senior Commercial Contracts ManagerVenn Group are working exclusively with a healthcare organisation based in London, who are looking to recruit a Senior Commercial Contracts Manager on a permanent basis.Our client is a leading provider of healthcare support services, and partner with healthcare providers enabling them to provide high world class patient care.The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of high-value, high-risk contracts by ensuring legal compliance, governance, and alignment with strategic objectives. Regularly review supplier performance against SLAs and KPIs and negotiate contract variations. Collaborate with the Managed Services team to present contract performance, identify and mitigate risks, and drive cost improvement initiatives. Provide financial analysis to support budget management and maintain accurate records for audit and compliance.Salary: £61,900 – £68,600 (+12% bonus)Location: South London – 3 days on site 2 remoteDuration: PermanentHours: 37.5 a week, Mon-FriKey Duties:Manage a portfolio of high-value, high-risk contracts aligned to strategic prioritiesEnsure full legal compliance and governance, proactively mitigating contractual risksConduct supplier performance reviews, driving adherence to SLAs and KPIsCollaborate with the Managed Services team to present contract performance updates across departmentsEngage with key stakeholders including procurement and finance, offering insights and solutionsLead cost improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce spendProvide accurate contract spend tracking and financial analysis to support budgetingIdentify and manage contractual risks, implementing performance remedies when neededPerson Specification:NHS or wider public sector contract management experience preferredProven track record managing contracts valued £5M–£10MStrong post-award supplier management experienceExcellent stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skillsComfortable working with commissioning teams or from a commissioning backgroundExperience handling unexpected events (e.g. supplier insolvency) and navigating disputesSkilled in negotiation, mediation, and managing supplier escalationsAbility to define and monitor supplier KPIs and compliance requirementsFocused on contracts with strategic value—especially in medical devices, consumables, and patient services