Full job descriptionA public sector organisation is seeking a number of experienced Commercial Managers to join its Procurement & Commercial team.
These are exciting opportunities for experienced procurement and commercial professionals to manage end-to-end procurement activity across a diverse portfolio of goods, services and works. Working within a complex and highly regulated environment, you will partner with stakeholders across the business to develop procurement strategies, deliver sourcing activity, manage supplier relationships and drive value for money outcomes in line with the Procurement Act 2023 and governance requirements.
The successful candidates will be commercially minded, confident operating independently and comfortable managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously while building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
This is an initial contract until the 18th December 2026 with possibility for extension, the role is based in Central London with hybrid working available (50% in the office and working from home), the daily rate for the role is up to £529.95 per day via an Umbrella company.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead end-to-end procurement exercises from strategy development through to contract award and implementation.
*Develop commercial and procurement strategies aligned to business requirements, category plans and market trends.
*Deliver sourcing activity across goods, services and works categories.
*Identify and evaluate procurement routes and sourcing models to deliver value for money and compliant outcomes.
*Prepare procurement documentation, tender packs, evaluation criteria and governance submissions.
*Provide commercial advice and guidance throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
*Manage supplier engagement, tender evaluations and commercial assessments.
*Support the development and implementation of category, supplier and supply chain strategies.
*Manage medium to high complexity contracts and supplier relationships.
*Monitor supplier performance, delivery, risks and compliance obligations.
*Identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
*Support business cases and commercial investment decisions.
*Champion procurement best practice and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
*Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, governance frameworks and responsible procurement principles.
Essential Skills & Experience
Public Sector Procurement Experience
*Proven experience delivering procurements within the public sector or other regulated environments.
*Strong understanding of public sector procurement governance and compliance requirements.
*Experience managing procurement activity from initiation through to award.
Procurement & Commercial Expertise
*Demonstrable end-to-end procurement experience.
*Experience across goods, services and/or works procurement categories.
*Strong commercial awareness and ability to secure value for money outcomes.
*Experience developing sourcing strategies and commercial approaches.
*Ability to manage complex supplier and stakeholder relationships.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
*Excellent communication and influencing skills.
*Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
*Experience managing competing priorities and challenging situations.
*Strong relationship-building capability internally and externally.