Assistant Technology Manager / Assistant Commercial Manager

Huxley Associates; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager in Leeds (Hybrid) to oversee contract agreements and manage supplier relationships. The role requires knowledge of Power BI and strong problem-solving skills, focusing on cost optimization and delivery. Candidates should have experience in contract management and relationship building across teams. This role is offered on a 6-month basis with a daily rate of £350 inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Power BI Desktop, including DAX and Power Query.
• Experience in contract management, including construction and change control.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Lead in contract management across the lifecycle.
• Act as a key interface between stakeholders and suppliers.
• Deliver actionable insights to optimise supply and manage costs.

Skills

Power BI Desktop

Contract management

Relationship management

Demand forecasting

Sourcing or Supplier Management

Visio

ServiceNow

Management Information (MI)

Tools

Power BI

ServiceNow

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Commercial Manager

Location: Leeds(Hybrid)

Day Rate: 350 Inside IR35 via Umbrella

Duration: 6 months w/ potential of extension

We're 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, all while balancing cost, performance, and global supply chain realities.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Power BI Desktop, including DAX and Power Query (M Query).
• 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.

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