Commercial Manager

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Corsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consulting firm located in Corsham, England, is seeking an individual to provide expert commercial support for Digital project delivery teams. The role involves managing procurement activities, supplier selection, and contract lifecycle oversight. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in category management and contract negotiation. This role caters to candidates with a passion for public sector procurement and a desire for impactful project engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in evaluating bids, placing contracts, and reviewing proposals.
• Ability to translate project requirements into clear and effective procurement needs.
• Demonstrated capability across Category Management, Procurement, and Contract Management.

Responsibilities

• Undertake proactive market analysis and maintain oversight of suppliers.
• Identify and select suppliers using appropriate evaluation criteria.
• Oversee full contract lifecycle activities.

Skills

Evaluating bids

Placing contracts

Negotiating commercial terms

Category Management

Procurement

Contract Management

Job description

The role

This role provides expert commercial support to the organisation’s Digital project delivery teams, ensuring the effective sourcing and management of goods and services in line with digital category strategies and public sector procurement regulations.

Candidates must have experience leading on pre-market engagement, sourcing, and contract management activities.

Key Accountabilities:

Pre-Market Engagement: Undertake proactive market analysis and maintain oversight of potential and existing suppliers to identify opportunities, assess market trends, and inform strategic decisions.

Sourcing: Identify and select suppliers using appropriate evaluation criteria to ensure long-term value for money.

Contract Management: Oversee full contract lifecycle activities, including variations, renewals, and closeout.

Change, Policy, and Specialist Advice: Support the advancement of category management maturity and identify opportunities to enhance value delivery.

Key Criteria:

• Proven experience in evaluating bids, placing contracts, and reviewing proposals.
• Ability to translate project requirements into clear and effective procurement needs.
• Demonstrated capability across Category Management, Procurement, and Contract Management.
• Skilled in using market insight to support strategic sourcing and contract management decisions.
• Experience in negotiating commercial and contractual terms, including pricing and discounts.
• Experienced in managing contracts throughout their full lifecycle, from award to closeout.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the Guaranteed Interview scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.

How to Apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.

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If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.

Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.