Contract Senior Manager

Contract Senior Manager - Business Process and Technology (BPT) Strategic ProgramsJoin the Business Process and Technology (BPT) function at CCEP, where we deliver technology‑enabled services through partnerships with third‑party vendors such as Accenture, Microsoft, Deloitte and Capgemini. As a key member of our Vendor Management Office, you ensure that our technology suppliers deliver on their contractual commitments to CCEP.CCEP has a mature Vendor Management capability that reports directly to the CCEP Chief Information Officer. The Vendor Management team works closely and seamlessly with our Procurement colleagues to provide a world‑class service to BPT and the business.We seek long‑term mutually beneficial relationships with our technology suppliers, balancing open collaboration with rigorous monitoring and enforcement of the commercial relationships governed by contractual agreements.CCEP has several multi‑year strategic business programs enabled by large technology implementations. We partner with leading Systems Integration (SI) companies such as Capgemini, Deloitte and Accenture to deliver these programs. To ensure that our SIs provide quality and value for money, we establish strong contractual agreements and statements of work and closely monitor delivery against these agreements. This allows us to judge supplier performance objectively, raise concerns early and, where necessary, use contractual levers to hold our SIs to account.Because of the size and complexity of these agreements with SIs, this role demands a high degree of resilience, determination and attention to detail. You will work daily with the CCEP delivery team and the SIs to ensure you are fully immersed in the contract details under your supervision.This covers both the core contractual agreements and the management of the many change requests required over the course of the program.You will work with the Director of Vendor Management Strategic Programs and other senior leaders on a day‑to‑day basis to proactively manage the commercial risks associated with such a large program. When issues arise between CCEP and its delivery partners, it is your job to recommend an escalation approach that achieves the best outcome for CCEP.What to ExpectSupport the Director and Vendor Management Strategic Programs in negotiating and drafting contracts, change notes and other documentation with suppliers, anticipating future commercial discussions and maintaining leverage in partnership with CCEP Procurement and Legal.Manage the contractual agreements with SIs in collaboration with the Director of Vendor Management Strategic Programs, CCEP Program teams and Systems Integrators.Further develop our systems and processes to monitor SI performance versus contractual obligations. Maintain regular governance and reporting routines with internal and external senior leadership.Foster positive, value‑generating collaborations with suppliers, focusing on long‑term incentives for core suppliers.Governance and reporting: Maintain regular governance and reporting routines with internal and external senior leadership.Provide input as required to formal RFP/RFI market engagements, often in collaboration with Procurement.Provide expert advice on sourcing strategy and insights into the strategy/outlook for key suppliers.Skills & EssentialsMinimum of 5 years in technology contract management or technology procurement.Expertise in contract drafting and review in English.Significant experience managing technology suppliers (e.g., Capgemini, Microsoft, SAP, Deloitte).Fluent in written and spoken English, with the ability to draft and review complex documents accurately.Strong analytical and data skills.Experience managing complex budgets and commercial constructs.Expert negotiator in English.Ability to navigate complex organisational structures in large programmes.Seniority level: Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Information TechnologyIndustries: Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr