Commercial Contracts Manager

Vacancy ID: 48832 Role overview: Commercial Contracts Manager London Currys London Campus at Waterloo Permanent Full Time Grade 4 At Currys we’re united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK’s best-known retailer of tech, we’re proud of the service our customers receive – and it’s all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing. The Commercial Contracts Manager is responsible for leading the negotiation, management and optimisation of iD Mobile’s commercial contracts. This role plays a critical part in shaping commercial strategy, mitigating risk, and driving sustainable value for iD Mobile’s customer and commercial outcomes. You will lead cross-functional engagement with Legal, Procurement, Customer, Marketing, Online, Trading, Operations and external partners to ensure all commercial arrangements support iD’s strategic priorities. Role overview: As part of this role, you'll be responsible for: Lead the development of commercial contracting strategies to maximise customer and commercial value while effectively managing risk Own and lead negotiations with third-party suppliers and partners on new and existing commercial agreements Provide strategic commercial insight and challenge business proposals to ensure alignment with iD Mobile’s financial and strategic objectives Own and ensure adherence to all contract governance processes, including Delegation of Authority and internal approvals Lead the creation and presentation of business cases to secure approval for commercial initiatives Provide oversight of contract performance, including compliance monitoring, issue escalation and resolution Act as the commercial lead for cross-functional initiatives, influencing senior stakeholders across the organisation Identify opportunities for commercial improvement and drive continuous optimisation across the contract lifecycle. You will need: Strong commercial acumen with proven experience in contract ownership and negotiation Highly analytical with experience shaping commercial recommendations Strong understanding of legal frameworks, regulatory requirements and risk management Proven ability to influence at senior levels and manage complex stakeholder environments Demonstrable leadership capability, including coaching and supporting junior team members Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused, with a drive to deliver continuous improvement Telecoms or MVNO experience is desirable Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant field Advanced user of Microsoft applications We know our people are the secret to our success. That's why we're always looking for ways to reward great work. You'll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including: Holiday benefits - 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holiday entitlement) Private medical insurance Life Assurance Competitive pension scheme Access to discretionary bonus Hybrid working; our primary Currys Campus is at Waterloo (WeWork) Why join us: Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life. Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we’re in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet. Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email [email protected] and we'll do our best to help.