Commercial Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead commercial and procurement activities across complex programmes for a major public sector employer. You will manage and develop procurement teams, allocating workloads and coaching colleagues to deliver value-for-money outcomes. You will run tenders, negotiations and contract activity, shaping commercial strategies and relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers. The position offers hybrid London work and the chance to influence multi-team programmes with a focus on continuous improvement. This is a high-impact opportunity to drive effective contracting, risk management and strategic decision-making across diverse commercial categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and procurement activities across complex programmes
• Manage and develop procurement teams, providing direction and coaching
• Allocate workloads, monitor performance and support team development
• Lead tenders, evaluations, negotiations and contract activity
• Develop commercial and procurement strategies
• Manage contracts, frameworks, suppliers, risk and change
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers
• Provide commercial advice to support strategic decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement and value for money

Key requirements

• Proven experience leading and managing teams in a commercial or procurement environment
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing team members
• Strong commercial and/or procurement experience
• Experience managing complex contracts, procurements or programmes
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and providing commercial advice
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Public sector experience desirable; private sector considered
• CIPS or another relevant professional qualification desirable but not essential

• leadership
• mentoring
• stakeholder management
• procurement
• commercial management
• contract management

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