Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Contract Manager Supplier & Tender Management
Location: UK (Hybrid)
Company: Xylem Water Solutions UK & Ireland
The Role
Were looking for a commercially minded Contract Manager to take ownership of our supplier contracts end-to-end from running tenders through to managing supplier performance once contracts are in place.
This is not a purely legal or administrative role. You will play a key part in ensuring our suppliers deliver value performance and consistency across the business.
Youll work closely with operations procurement and central support teams to bring structure control and visibility to how we engage and manage our supply chain.
What Youll Be Doing
Lead and manage supplier tenders (RFQs RFPs ITTs) from scope definition through to award
Own the full contract lifecycle drafting negotiation execution and renewal
Act as the contract owner post-award ensuring suppliers deliver against agreed SLAs and KPIs
Run supplier performance reviews managing issues escalations and continuous improvement
Drive commercial value including cost control savings and contract optimisation
Establish and maintain contract governance processes and documentation
Work cross-functionally to ensure contracts meet operational commercial and compliance requirements
Build and maintain a central contract register and reporting framework
What Were Looking For
Proven experience in supplier contract management and tendering
Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage cost value and risk
Experience managing contracts in an operational environment (e.g. engineering utilities construction services)
Confident managing stakeholders and suppliers at all levels
Able to balance detail with delivery structured but pragmatic
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
Why This Role Matters
This is a key role in strengthening how we manage our suppliers and contracts across the business. Youll have the opportunity to build structure improve performance and directly influence commercial outcomes.
What Youll Get
A role with real ownership and visibility across the business
The opportunity to shape and improve how we manage suppliers
Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic initiatives
A collaborative and evolving environment where you can make a tangible impact
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and re-use. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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