Commercial Manager - Procurement, Government, Hybrid

Role: Commercial Manager

Contracting Authority: Public Sector

Contract Length: 6, 12, or 17 Months

Location: Hybrid – London/Leeds

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate: Up to £600 per day

Clearance: BPSS

An exciting opportunity has become available with our prestigious client who is a prominent government department. The client is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join their welcoming team.

The Commercial Manager Role:

1. Leading end to end sourcing activity including pre-procurement activity, requirements definition, strategy development, market engagement and producing the invitation to tender pack (including specification, technical and financial evaluation and contract drafting), evaluation, moderation, award letters, contract signatures
2. Contract administration of a range of contracts, including developing and managing contract variations and change control and other contract mechanisms;
3. Assuring the pay and performance mechanisms work correctly and validation of contractor performance and assurance of payment applications
4. Collaborating with other government departments where appropriate on commercial opportunities
5. Leading conflict and issue resolution with suppliers and stakeholders, seeking support from the Senior Commercial Manager where appropriate
6. Supporting the Senior Commercial Manager and leading on activities which support the development of category management procedures, tools and ways of working
7. Managing communication or escalation of issues from customers.
8 Ensuring compliance with governance, legislative and policy requirements as appropriate.

What Commercial Manager Will Need:

• Significant procurement experience using a range of procedures

• Strong business acumen and ability to show evidence-based decision making

• Excellent stakeholder management skills

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skills

• Awareness of public sector procurement legislation

• Relevant commercial experience

Minorities, women, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Interviews will take place this week, so please apply immediately to be considered for this exciting contract opportunity.