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AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with M&G to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of M&G, AMS are looking for a Commercial Contract Manager - for a 6-month contract based in Stirling, Reading or London. It is a hybrid model working 2 days on site minimal.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Purpose of the role:

The Commercial Contract Manager will provide specialist commercial contract management support across M&G's technology supplier landscape, ensuring key supplier agreements are effectively governed, commercially optimised and aligned to business, technology and regulatory requirements.

Working across Technology, Procurement and business stakeholders, the contractor will drive supplier performance, manage commercial risk, support contract renewals and extensions, and provide clear insight to support decision-making. The role requires a hands-on commercial professional who can quickly assess complex supplier arrangements, identify value and risk opportunities, and deliver pragmatic outcomes within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities for this role

• Manage a portfolio of strategic technology supplier contracts, providing strong commercial oversight across performance, risk, cost and contractual obligations.
• Lead supplier governance activities, ensuring issues, risks, actions and service improvements are identified, tracked and resolved.
• Support contract renewals, extensions, variations and Statements of Work, working closely with Procurement and key business stakeholders.
• Provide commercial insight and recommendations to support supplier strategy, investment decisions, risk management and value delivery.
• Identify opportunities to optimise supplier spend, improve commercial outcomes and drive greater value from existing agreements.
• Partner with Technology, Procurement, Legal, Risk and Finance teams to ensure supplier arrangements remain compliant, well-governed and aligned to business priorities.
• Produce clear reporting, decision papers and executive updates on supplier performance, commercial exposure and key contract milestones.
• Build effective stakeholder and supplier relationships while maintaining appropriate commercial challenge and accountability.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Technology supplier contract management experience.
• Financial services or regulated industry background.
• Strong supplier governance and performance management skills.
• Experience supporting contract renewals and commercial negotiations.
• Good understanding of commercial terms, pricing models and contract risk.
• Proven ability to identify cost savings and value opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work independently and deliver at pace.
• Experience working with Procurement, Legal, Risk and Technology teams.

Next steps

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.