Interim Commercial Manager

City of London Temporary £450 - £500 per day View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial and procurement professional to lead the delivery of a responsible procurement service within a large, complex public sector environment. The role will focus on achieving value for money, supporting organisational sustainability objectives, driving procurement best practice, and delivering high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Interim Commercial Manager role paying up to £500 p/day (Inside IR35).
  • This role is 3 months initially, based 2 days per week in London.

About Our Client

This opportunity is within one of the largest public sector organisations.

Job Description

  • Lead the negotiation, implementation and management of contracts and framework agreements to deliver commercial value and operational efficiencies.
  • Manage contract reviews and commercial negotiations throughout the contract lifecycle, ensuring continued performance, compliance and value for money.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support business objectives and procurement outcomes.
  • Ensure procurement activities align with responsible procurement principles, sustainability objectives and corporate governance requirements.
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies, supporting tendering activities, evaluations, contract awards and contract management.
  • Act as a key commercial adviser on supplier relationship management, procurement strategy and dispute resolution.
  • Drive continuous improvement through the optimisation of procurement processes, systems and technology.
  • Produce accurate management information and reporting to support commercial decision-making.
  • Support the development and capability of colleagues across the wider procurement and commercial function.

The Successful Applicant

  • Significant experience operating within procurement, commercial or sustainability functions.
  • Proven track record of managing high-value, high-risk and complex contracts across works, services and supply categories.
  • Strong commercial negotiation skills and experience establishing complex contractual arrangements.
  • Experience reviewing and managing contract terms, conditions and commercial schedules.
  • Strong understanding of UK procurement legislation and its practical application.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
  • Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, supported by experience using procurement and business systems.

What's on Offer

Interim Commercial Manager position, this role is paying up to £500 p/day (Inside IR35) and it is based in London 2 days per week.This role is initially 3 months, with chance of extension.

Contact
Ashton Naar
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7111085
Phone number
+441132437744

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Where
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Ashton Naar
Consultant phone
+441132437744
Job reference
JN-092026-7111085