Darren Waite
Senior Technology Contract Manager @The Boots Group
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Technology Contract Manager @The Boots Group
Nottingham, GB
Accountable for managing a portfolio of technology supplier contracts (£80m+) to ensure cost optimization and compliance. • Lead a dedicated team to implement supplier management best practices and enhance governance processes. • Foster strong relationships with suppliers to improve service delivery and contract performance.
EDUCATION
University of Sussex
BA (Hons), Computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ABOUT DARREN WAITE
I am a senior commercial contracts leader with 15+ years’ experience delivering contract transformation, value optimisation, and risk mitigation for global organisations across technology, financial services, outsourcing, and the public sector.Core Expertise-• Contract Lifecycle Management: Proven track record in negotiating, structuring, and exiting major service and technology contracts (including multi-jurisdictional MSAs, SaaS, and managed services agreements) valued at £300m+.• Value Delivery & Cost Reduction: Delivered substantial cost savings (£500k+) and commercial optimisation through benchmarking, service credit management, and supplier renegotiation.• Stakeholder, Client & Vendor Management: Expert in C-level stakeholder engagement, strategic client and vendor management, and cross-functional leadership in complex, regulated environments.• Programme Leadership: Led contract mobilisation, transformation, and exit planning for high-profile programmes at Deloitte, Experian, NHS, Barclays, and e.surv (LSL)• Governance & Compliance: Deep expertise in contract governance, SLA/KPI management, risk mitigation, and compliance with public and private sector procurement standards.I enable organisations to achieve strategic change, maximise value from commercial relationships, and deliver sustainable business outcomes-Specialisms-MSAs (multi-jurisdictional)| Framework Agreements (UK Government & Private Sector)| Statements of Work (SOW)| SaaS & Software Licensing | Outsourcing, BPO & Managed Services | Teaming Agreements | NDAs | MoUs | Heads of Terms | Hardware & Technology ContractsKey Skills-Commercial Leadership | Contract Negotiation & Management | Commercial Strategy & Governance | Procurement & Supplier Management | SLA & KPI Management | Risk Mitigation & Compliance | Programme Mobilisation & Exit | Transformation & Change Management | Public & Private Sector Procurement | Technology & Robotics Contracts | Financial Services Expertise | Stakeholder Alignment | Cost Reduction & Value Optimisation | Team Leadership & Mentoring | Bid Management | AI | Call Centres | Contract Rescue | Interim Management
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