Commercial Manager in City of London, London

Commercial Manager - Procurement

Location: London / Hybrid
Contract: Contract
Rate: £529.95 per day Umbrella

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to lead complex and high-value procurement activities across a large public sector organisation.

The role will focus primarily on services procurement, including professional services, consultancy, contingent labour and engineering/project-related requirements. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement exercises, developing commercial strategies and working closely with senior stakeholders, suppliers and legal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex and high-value procurement exercises from strategy through to contract award.
• Develop procurement strategies, tender documentation and supporting commercial advice.
• Conduct market analysis and identify appropriate procurement approaches.
• Lead procurement evaluations and commercial negotiations.
• Develop, negotiate and manage contracts and framework agreements.
• Review and negotiate contract terms, conditions and commercial schedules.
• Manage contract and framework performance, including scope, budget, risk, change and supplier performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers.
• Work closely with legal teams on contractual terms and conditions.
• Provide commercial advice and support effective decision-making.
• Ensure procurement activity meets responsible procurement, sustainability, governance, equality, quality and environmental requirements.
• Support supplier relationship management and resolve commercial or contractual issues.
• Provide accurate management information and reporting.
• Contribute to procurement process improvements, best practice and professional development across the team.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience in procurement and commercial management, particularly services procurement.
• Strong public sector procurement experience.
• Proven experience leading large, complex and high-value procurement exercises.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and conducting market analysis.
• Strong experience managing procurement evaluations and commercial negotiations.
• Experience preparing, reviewing and agreeing contractual terms and commercial schedules.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing frameworks and supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of procurement legislation and governance requirements.
• Experience working with legal teams on commercial and contractual matters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex priorities.

Desirable

• CIPS qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with SAP Ariba or similar procurement systems.
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience within responsible procurement, sustainability or social value programmes.
• Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues within a procurement/commercial environment.