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Interim Assistant Commercial Manager

London Temporary £450 - £470 per day View Job Description
A large public sector organisation is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to support the delivery of procurement, commercial strategy, and supplier management activity across a range of categories. This role sits within a major central government commercial function with a significant and complex annual spend profile.
  • Interim Commercial Role based in London or Leeds
  • 6 months with potential for extension

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the public sector and is known for its structured approach to procurement and supply chain management. They are a mid-sized entity focused on delivering value and compliance in their operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for commercially focused professional to contribute to high‑impact public sector programmes while developing experience across the full commercial lifecycle.

Job Description



Key responsibilities include:Category Strategy & Planning

  • Support the development of specifications aligned with business needs
  • Contribute to category strategies and plans
  • Carry out analysis, research, and requirements gathering
  • Track progress against category milestones and objectives



Procurement & Sourcing

  • Deliver or support end‑to‑end strategic sourcing activity
  • Lead low‑value or low‑complexity procurements, with support as needed
  • Work with stakeholders to refine and agree business requirements
  • Provide guidance on procurement processes, frameworks, and compliance
  • Contribute commercial input to business cases
  • Support tender evaluations and award processes
  • Ensure procurement outcomes provide demonstrable value for money



Contract & Supplier Management

  • Manage day‑to‑day delivery of low to medium‑risk contracts
  • Monitor supplier performance, KPIs, risks and issues
  • Support change control, financial monitoring and governance
  • Analyse spend, supplier data and management information
  • Contribute to supply chain and supplier relationship management activity



Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement

  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
  • Provide a customer‑focused commercial service
  • Develop effective working relationships with suppliers
  • Support governance structures and communication across teams

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Commercial Manager should have:

    • Recent experience running end‑to‑end tender processes, with clear examples
    • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
    • Experience supporting or contributing to commercial strategies
    • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
    • Understanding of procurement rules, frameworks, or compliance requirements
    • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
    • Ability to work collaboratively within a commercial or procurement team



What's on Offer

  • Daily rate of £450 per day inside IR35.
  • Based in either London or Leeds.
  • Hybrid working pattern.
  • Opportunity to work in a structured public sector environment.
  • A chance to contribute to impactful procurement processes.



Contact
Eleanor Shanks
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6975310
Phone number
+441618286210

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Location
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Eleanor Shanks
Consultant phone
+441618286210
Job reference
JN-032026-6975310