Commercial Lead

Butler Ross; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A national not-for-profit organisation seeks a Commercial Lead to drive high-profile procurement and contract management. This fully remote role offers professional growth and the ability to influence commercial strategy. Candidates should have experience in Commercial Management and Procurement with strong stakeholder and analytical skills. The position offers a salary up to £51,000 with various benefits, including a 12% pension contribution and 28 days holiday.

Benefits

Salary up to £51,000

Pension: 12% Employer / 6% Employee

28 days + Bank Holidays + Birthday

Professional qualification support

Life Insurance 4x Salary

Qualifications

• Experienced in Commercial Management / Procurement Management.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Working knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations.
• Proven success in leading end-to-end procurement/commercial cycle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare strategic plans for commercial/procurement activity.
• Lead complex competitive tenders and supplier negotiations.
• Lead sourcing processes within required timeframes.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations.

Skills

Commercial Management

Procurement Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Financial Acumen

Job description

Overview

We are supporting a national not-for-profit organisation, established to improve commercial and procurement services across Public Sector organisations who mare are recruiting for a Commercial Lead to drive high-profile procurement and contract management across multiple categories. This is a dynamic, fully remote role offering variety, professional growth, and the chance to influence commercial strategy.

The Commercial Lead is responsible for delivering maximum value via commercial activities, influencing commercial strategy as a commercial and procurement expert, supporting procurement and contract management activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare strategic plans, delivering and making recommendations for actions on all commercial/procurement activity
• Lead complex competitive tenders and supplier negotiations for the supply of goods and services
• Support key stakeholders creating strong and effective relationships
• Lead sourcing processes within required timeframes whilst achieving attractive commercial goals
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and social value policies
• Lead contract and supplier management programmes including supply chain improvement programmes
• Identify risks and understand risk management
• Sourcing, implementing and managing new contracts

Skills and experience

• Experienced in Commercial Management / Procurement Management
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Analytical, resilient, and collaborative mindset
• Working knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations
• Proven success in leading full end-to-end procurement/commercial cycle
• Strong commercial and financial acumen

Package

• Salary up to £51,000
• Pension: 12% Employer / 6% Employee
• Holiday: 28 days + Bank Holidays + Birthday
• Professional qualification support
• Life Insurance 4x Salary
• A variety of softer benefits

Please note this role is fully remote working

Role suitability

The Commercial Lead would suit candidates with experience of or having held roles of Commercial Management, Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Officer, Procurement, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager or Category Manager