Full job descriptionWe are recruiting for experienced Commercial Managers to join a major London organisation on an interim basis.
These roles sit within the Procurement & Commercial team and will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activity, supporting stakeholders across the business, and delivering procurement projects in line with governance requirements and the Procurement Act 2023.
Key Details
• Contract: Until 18 December 2026 (strong likelihood of extension)
• Location: Southwark and Stratford, London (50% office-based and 50% remote working)
• Rate: £388.10 PAYE / £529.95 Umbrella per day (Inside IR35)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Interview Process: 1-stage interview
Key Responsibilities
• Manage end-to-end procurement activity across a range of procurement projects.
• Deliver procurement projects in line with governance requirements and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Support stakeholders across the business throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Deliver procurements across goods, services and works categories.
• Manage procurements ranging from lower-value activity through to strategic frameworks and large-scale procurement projects.
• Provide commercial advice and support to stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships across the organisation.
• Manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously while meeting business requirements.
Essential Experience
Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate:
• Strong experience delivering public sector procurements.
• Knowledge and practical application of the Procurement Act 2023
• Experience delivering public sector procurements within the rail, transport, local government, central government, utilities, infrastructure or wider public sector would be advantageous.
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end procurements.
• Experience across goods, services and works categories.
• Knowledge of governance and approval processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidence managing competing priorities and challenging conversations.
• Experience delivering procurements within large, complex organisations.
Desirable Experience
• SAP Ariba experience.
• MCIPS or other recognised procurement qualification.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply with your latest CV.