Senior Commercial/Procurement Manager

Overview

As Senior Commercial/Procurement Manager, you will lead procurement strategy and end-to-end contract management to optimise value and performance. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, drive risk governance, and support business transformation through robust commercial practices. You’ll chair discussions with clients and suppliers, ensuring sound commercial decisions and continuous improvement. This role offers visibility across projects and the chance to shape supplier performance and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and Commercial Strategy
• End-to-End Contract Management
• Risk and Performance Management
• Negotiation and Continuous Improvement
• Governance and Compliance with policy and legal frameworks
• Business Analysis and Problem Solving

Key requirements

• Applied knowledge of procurement principles and practices with experience in procurement, contract management, or sourcing
• Ability to select suitable commercial approaches considering risk and trade-offs
• Understanding of programme, portfolio and project management tools
• Ownership of tender evaluation decisions with commercial judgement
• Development and assurance of business cases, commercial strategies, and contracting approaches
• Development and implementation of contract and supplier management strategies to maximise value and drive innovation
• Proactive supplier performance monitoring and value extraction
• Experience leading teams and providing strategic direction
• Client-facing experience handling complex issues and chairing meetings with senior stakeholders
• Supplier Relationship Management and Category Management

• Leadership
• Stakeholder engagement
• Communication
• Programme, portfolio and project management tools
• Contract management
• Supplier relationship management

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