Commercial Manager

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Greenwich; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join our public sector teams in London, with a hybrid working pattern. You will lead commercial and procurement activities across complex programmes and provide strategic commercial advice.

You will manage teams, coach staff, handle tenders and negotiations, develop procurement strategies, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value for money. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and managing teams in commercial/procurement contexts.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Experience managing complex contracts, procurements or programmes.
• Experience leading tenders, evaluations and contract activity.
• Ability to develop procurement strategies and drive value for money.
• Coaching and developing team members to reach goals.
• Public sector experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• CIPS or equivalent qualification desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commercial and procurement activities across complex programmes.
• Manage, lead and support commercial/procurement teams, providing direction and development.
• Allocate workloads, monitor performance and support team development.
• Lead complex tenders, evaluations, negotiations and contract activity.
• Develop commercial and procurement strategies.
• Manage contracts, frameworks, suppliers, risk and change.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers.
• Provide commercial advice and support strategic decision-making.
• Drive best practice, continuous improvement and value for money.

Skills

Lead and manage teams

Stakeholder management

Negotiation & influencing

Procurement experience

Contract management

Coaching & mentoring

Strategic thinking

Independent / multitask

Public sector experience

Job description

Commercial Manager

Location: London - Pier Walk / Hybrid
Rate: £529 per day Umbrella
Contract: Contract
Start Date: ASAP

We are recruiting for experienced Commercial Managers to join a number of teams within a major public sector organisation.

These opportunities cover a wide range of industries and commercial categories, with roles spanning procurement, professional services, infrastructure, engineering, technology, corporate services and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commercial and procurement activities across complex programmes.
• Manage, lead and support commercial/procurement teams, providing direction, coaching and professional development.
• Allocate workloads, monitor performance and support the development of team members.
• Lead complex tenders, evaluations, negotiations and contract activity.
• Develop commercial and procurement strategies.
• Manage contracts, frameworks, suppliers, risk and change.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers.
• Provide commercial advice and support strategic decision-making.
• Drive best practice, continuous improvement and value for money.

About You

We are looking for experienced Commercial Managers with proven team management and leadership experience, alongside strong commercial/procurement expertise.

You should have:

• Proven experience leading and managing teams within a commercial or procurement environment.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing team members.
• Strong commercial and/or procurement experience.
• Experience managing complex contracts, procurements or commercial programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and providing commercial advice.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Public sector experience is highly desirable, although relevant private sector experience will also be considered.
• CIPS or another relevant professional qualification is desirable but not essential.

Multiple opportunities available across different teams and commercial categories.

£529 per day Umbrella | London/Hybrid | ASAP start