A public sector organisation is seeking experienced Commercial Managers to join its Procurement & Commercial Directorate, supporting the delivery of complex, high-value procurement activity across Corporate Services.

These positions sit within a high-performing commercial function responsible for delivering value for money, effective risk management, supplier performance and commercial excellence across a broad portfolio of services. Successful candidates will play a key role in leading procurement activity from strategy development through to contract award, whilst working closely with senior stakeholders and suppliers to achieve commercial objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for procurement professionals with strong public sector experience who are confident managing complex sourcing exercises, developing commercial strategies and navigating governance processes within a large and regulated environment.

This is an initial contract until 18th December 2026 with potential to be extended. The daily rate for the role is up to £529.95 per day inside IR35 via an Umbrella company. The Commercial Manager role is based in central London with a 50% in the office hybrid working policy over a 4 week period.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing activities from requirement development through to contract award.
• Develop and implement commercial and category strategies aligned to business requirements and market opportunities.
• Advise stakeholders on appropriate routes to market and procurement approaches.
• Draft governance papers, procurement approvals, business cases and board documentation.
• Manage procurement processes including market engagement, tender documentation, evaluation and contract award.
• Develop commercial options and recommendations through market analysis and option appraisal.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.
• Support effective supplier and contract management activities to ensure value delivery and return on investment.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiencies and deliver wider commercial benefits.
• Contribute to responsible procurement initiatives, including social value and sustainability objectives.
• Manage commercial risks and support the resolution of contractual issues where required.
• Support and promote commercial best practice across Procurement & Commercial.

Essential Experience

• Significant public sector procurement experience.
• Strong pre-contract procurement expertise, including:
  • Procurement strategy development.
  • Route-to-market selection.
  • Tender management.
  • Evaluation processes.
  • Contract award recommendations.
• Experience drafting governance papers and securing approvals through formal governance processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyse market intelligence and data to develop innovative commercial solutions.
• Strong understanding of commercial principles, public procurement regulations and sourcing methodologies.
• Experience operating within complex commercial environments.