Assistant Technology Manager / Assistant Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager in Leeds (hybrid). The role involves managing contract agreements and delivering insights on cost optimization through tools like Power BI. Candidates should have strong relationship management skills and contract management experience, with the role offering a day rate of £350 inside IR35 for a 6-month duration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Power BI with DAX and Power Query.
• Experience in managing contract agreements.
• Ability to deliver actionable insights for cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Support contract management across its lifecycle.
• Interface with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Manage contract change control processes.

Skills

Working knowledge of Power BI Desktop

Experience in contract management

Strong relationship management skills

Proven ability to develop tooling for forecasting

Experience in sourcing or supplier management

Familiarity with Modern Workplace products

Basic knowledge of Visio

Experience using ServiceNow

Strong problem-solving skills

Experience delivering Management Information

Ability to manage risks and opportunities

Experience with Purchase Orders and invoicing

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Commercial Manager

Location: Leeds (Hybrid)

Day Rate: £350 Inside IR35 via Umbrella

Duration: 6 months with potential extension

We are looking for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join our Modern Workplace team — the engine room that supports the Bank's end-user computing needs. This is a dynamic and commercially focused role where you’ll help ensure the right technology gets to the right people at the right time, balancing cost, performance, and global supply chain realities.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the Commercial Lead in managing one or more contract agreements across their full lifecycle—from development to execution and termination.
• Act as a key interface between internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers, ensuring business and compliance requirements are met.
• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to optimise supply, manage costs, and stay within budget.
• Translate complex delivery challenges into clear, business-friendly information for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Manage contract change control processes and communications with external partners.
• Support the deployment of assets across the Bank, ensuring alignment with commercial models and operational needs.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Working knowledge of Power BI Desktop, including DAX and Power Query (M).
• Experience in contract management, including contract construction and change control.
• Strong relationship management skills across internal teams and external suppliers.
• Proven ability to develop tooling and processes for accurate demand and financial forecasting.
• Experience in Sourcing or Supplier Management is a plus.
• Familiarity with Modern Workplace products, including software licensing and hardware fulfilment.
• Basic knowledge of Visio and operational process mapping.
• Experience using ServiceNow and managing data to drive commercial and financial conversations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and maintain reporting tools.
• Experience delivering Management Information (MI) and running end-to-end projects, including ad-hoc work requests.
• Ability to manage risks and opportunities from inception to closure.
• Experience with Purchase Orders, invoicing, receipting, and journal transfers.

Please note: If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document specific to the vendor setup you have chosen and your placement. Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP, is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Registered office: 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom. Partnership Number OC(phone number removed).