Commercial Contracts Manager - Contract6 months contractInside IR35Must be based in North of EnglandHybrid working modelJob Summary: Accountable for comprehensive commercial management of key customer and supplier accounts throughout the contract life cycle. This includes overseeing commercial performance, managing contract changes, ensuring compliance, and driving revenue growth. The role requires collaboration across multiple business areas and direct engagement with customers and suppliers.Key Responsibilities:Manages the end-to-end commercial performance of major contracts, in-life management to renewal/extension or termination.Ensure all contractual obligations, deliverables, and key milestones are tracked, documented, and achievedDraft, review, negotiate and manages contract terms to safeguard the organization''s commercial interests.Maintain accurate contract documentation, including conformance records, asset registers, and audit trailsAct as the key link between finance and commercial teams, ensuring alignment on pricing governance processes.Collaborate with legal teams to ensure contracts comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.Identify and mitigate potential risks through proactive contract management strategies.Implement risk management processes to track, assess, and mitigate contractual risks. Drive continuous improvement in commercial processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance. Identify opportunities for contract variations or upselling, ma