Commercial Governance & Procurement Manager Role Purpose

To lead commercial governance, contract management, procurement and onboarding activities, ensuring contracts are commercially viable, operationally deliverable, appropriately risk assessed and effectively mobilised.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the review, assessment and approval of client, framework and supplier contracts.
• Assess commercial viability, profitability, contractual obligations, SLAs, payment terms and associated risks.
• Ensure the organisation has the operational capacity and resources to deliver contractual commitments.
• Act as a commercial and safeguarding gatekeeper, escalating significant financial, operational or contractual risks.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations and Business Development to support informed contract decisions.
• Negotiate amendments and recommend appropriate actions where contractual terms present unacceptable risk.
• Develop and improve commercial governance, procurement and contract management processes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve efficiency and enhance contract mobilisation.
• Manage and support an Onboarding Coordinator, including workload management, performance, development and continuous improvement.
• Ensure onboarding documentation, compliance and mobilisation processes are consistently applied to a high standard.

Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial judgement and business acumen.
• Proven experience in commercial governance, procurement and/or contract management.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to assess and manage commercial, operational and contractual risk.
• Organised, resilient and adaptable, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to wider organisational objectives.
• Experience managing or mentoring staff is desirable.