Contracts Manager

at  Neos Networks

Contracts Manager
Neos Networks offers alternative working arrangements that give employees some flexibility, including office, home and hybrid working.
Base location: Reading with hybrid working - in the office 2 days per week
Working Pattern: Permanent Full time
Salary: to £60k dependent on experience + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial Contracts Manager to join us, playing a vital part in managing key supplier contracts. You will work collaboratively with a skilled cross functional team, with significant exposure to C-level stakeholders. You will have the gravitas to act as a business generalist, with the ability to influence at all levels and contribute more widely. Key accountabilities will include:
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- Effective management of supplier contracts that support Neos Networks network and the delivery of services to our customers.
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- Ensure contractual compliance and monitor the performance of suppliers.
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- Understand how contracts align to network support cost or align to customer contracts.
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- Responsible for liaising with suppliers and for obtaining pricing for BAU requirements, pre-sales and in support of bids
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- Ensure that Neos obtain best value.
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- Manage the vendor library identifying and progressing contracts due for re-view/renewal.
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- Establish regular reviews with key stakeholders to understand any issues with suppliers and provide updates on contract performance and compliance.
- What do I need?
You will have experience of operating in a fast-paced environment as part of a high performing commercial function. You will be customer focussed with a positive, challenger mentality, committed to delivering exceptional results. To be considered for this role, you will ideally have the following:
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- Relevant commercial experience with thorough knowledge of commercial finance, commercial contracts and investment management/growth/commercialisation of assets.
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- Knowledge of the Telecoms industry and experience negotiating and managing contracts in a telecoms industry environment is essential.
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- Proven track record of supporting sales organisations in a b2b environment.
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- Demonstrable use of market, supplier and customer insight, to identify commercial levers to create value and drive business
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- Literate, numerate and structured in all forms of communication with excellent verbal and presentation skills up to and including C-board level
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- Ability to multi-task, and work in an agile manner in response to business needs
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- Willingness to learn and progress to improve personal and team performance

In addition, this role will require the individual to build strong business relationships with individuals in the following functions:

• Sales
• Product
• Finance
• Legal
• Technology

Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online, and I’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. Should you need any further assistance please contact careers@neosnetworks.com

• Sales
• Product
• Finance
• Legal
• Technolog