Job Description

Optimise contracts. Strengthen supplier relationships. Drive commercial value.
Join us as a Supplier & Contract Management Analyst and help shape how we manage technology partnerships across Cadent.
As our Supplier & Contract Management Analyst, you'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of outsourced IT service contracts, ensuring suppliers deliver against agreed KPIs and service levels. You'll oversee commercial relationships, review contractual documentation, and drive efficient use of technology licensing and operational budgets.
This is a strategic and commercially focused role where your attention to detail, stakeholder engagement, and supplier management expertise will help deliver value across our IT services.
Why you will love this role:

• Commercial Ownership - Manage multi-million-pound contracts and drive supplier accountability.
• Strategic Influence - Support budget optimisation and licensing efficiency across IT services.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors at senior levels.
• Continuous Improvement - Champion smarter ways of working and service delivery.
• Professional Development - Build your skills in supplier management, financial oversight, and contract governance.

What you will bring:

• Degree-level education in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in IT Asset Management, Billing, and Financial Management.
• Strong background in Supplier Relationship Management and contract oversight.
• Leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Commercial acumen and decision-making capability.
• Industry certification (e.g. ITIL v3) desirable.

At Cadent, we're thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!
We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We're making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we're shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
What's In It for You
Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that's why we're committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life's special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don't meet every requirement? No problem! If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application - you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities - Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) - can't wait to welcome you!
What's next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.

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