Contract Negotiator
6 Month Contract
(Reading or Leamington Spa / Home)
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for commercial negotiation and contract management? We are looking for an experienced Contract Negotiator to take charge of updating a significant and complex Concession Agreement and associated artefacts with one of our key partners. You will play a pivotal role in preparing and making contractual amendments, driving negotiations, and coordinating across various teams to ensure successful outcomes.
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on strategic partnerships and growth.
Key Responsibilities of the Contract Negotiator include:
* Lead Contract Negotiations: Oversee the update of the Concession Agreement and associated artefacts, driving the process forward.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with various internal teams to identify necessary contract amendments or new agreements.
* Legal Coordination: Partner with the legal team to draft amendments and new agreements, preparing them for negotiation with external parties.
* Negotiation Leadership: Lead discussions with counter-parties to successfully finalise updated agreements.
* Governance: Manage the updated agreements through the governance process, collaborating with senior leadership across commercial and strategic teams.
The successful Contract Negotiator will have:
* Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and drive desired outcomes.
* Extensive experience in Supplier / Contract Negotiation.
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills, working with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
* Strong understanding of contract law, both from the client and supply side.
* Experience in Public Sector or Concession Contracts is a plus.
What We're Looking for:
* A self-starter with resilience and the ability to engage and drive progress with potentially challenging counter-parties.
* Strong communicator, able to capture stakeholder requirements and develop clear negotiation strategies.
* Analytical and decisive, with the ability to work through ambiguity and communicate key points effectively.
* A commercial mindset, understanding the broader impact of decisions and how they affect the wider business.
* Proven experience of moving from reactive to proactive contract management.
If you are a Contract Negotiator with a proven track record in navigating complex contracts and negotiations, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV to caroline.kennedy@
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