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The role does not own tendering, pricing, or commercial negotiation, which remain with Sales, nor does it own operational execution, which remains with Operations delivery teams. Its focus is disciplined contract execution, visibility, and control.\nJob Context\nThe Contracts Lead operates within the Operations function and reports to the Operations Manager. The role bridges the gap between Sales handover and operational execution, ensuring that contracts are correctly interpreted, planned, monitored, and closed out.\nThe role works closely with the Tendering Manager during handover, with the Technical Purchaser and Planning teams on material readiness, with Warehousing and Logistics on delivery coordination, with Finance on invoicing readiness, and with Service on service-related contract obligations.\nThe role has a short- to medium-term operational horizon, focused on delivery discipline, stakeholder coordination, and contractual risk management.\nJob Dimensions\nNumber of Staff Supervised\nDirect Reports: 0\nTotal Employees: 0\nFinancial Dimensions\nStrong influence on revenue realisation, margin protection, cash flow timing, and avoidance of contractual penalties through effective contract execution and coordination.\nPayment & Other Authorisations as per approved Delegation of Authority.\nKey Accountabilities\nContract Handover & 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