Commercial Manager - Central Government

Spinwell Global; Andover; On-site; GBP 112,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Global Limited is seeking a Commercial Manager for a public sector assignment across UK locations including Wyton, Andover, Whittington or Glasgow. The role involves end-to-end procurement delivery, governance and supplier management, with a daily pay rate of 700 and an initial 82-day contract.

IR35: Inside, security clearance SC and Sole UK requested. The role requires leadership of complex procurements, stakeholder engagement, and capability building within commercial teams, ensuring

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex public sector procurements.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance and compliance.
• Experience managing high-value supplier relationships and contracts.
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent commercial judgement and value-for-money focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities from strategy development through to contract award.
• Develop sourcing strategies, tender documentation and evaluation methodologies.
• Manage competitive tendering exercises and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with public sector procurement regulations, governance requirements and delegated authorities.
• Drive value-for-money outcomes through effective commercial planning and market engagement.
• Support delivery of construction, infrastructure and facilities management procurements within the USVF portfolio.
• Manage commercial risk, performance measures and supplier engagement throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Lead commercial management activities across strategic and complex contracts.
• Maintain governance, performance management and reporting frameworks.
• Manage contract variations, disputes, change control and risk mitigation activities.
• Drive supplier performance improvements and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Lead re-procurement planning, market engagement and transition activities where required.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships that deliver long‑term value and innovation.
• Support business continuity planning and continuity of supply arrangements.
• Build strong working relationships with senior customers and project teams.
• Provide expert commercial advice to programme and project stakeholders.
• Influence business decisions through informed commercial recommendations.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex commercial issues.
• Support governance forums, reviews and senior leadership reporting requirements.
• Contribute to supply chain resilience and market intelligence activities.
• Lead and mentor commercial professionals across projects and programmes.
• Share commercial best practice and contribute to capability development.
• Support workforce planning and succession activities within commercial teams.
• Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Champion Government Commercial Function standards, values and behaviours.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Commercial governance

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Value for money

Change control

Job description

Role: Commercial Manager x 2 REF 107432
Contract Length: 82 days
Location: Wyton, Andover, Whittington or Glasgow
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: 700 per day
Security Clearance: SC and Sole UK requested

About the Role

Spinwell is recruiting for a Commercial Manager an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Commercial Delivery

• Lead complex end-to-end procurement activities from strategy development through to contract award.
• Develop sourcing strategies, tender documentation and evaluation methodologies aligned to programme objectives.
• Manage competitive tendering exercises and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with public sector procurement regulations, governance requirements and delegated authorities.
• Drive value-for-money outcomes through effective commercial planning and market engagement.
• Support delivery of construction, infrastructure and facilities management procurements within the USVF portfolio.
• Manage commercial risk, performance measures and supplier engagement throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Contract & Supplier Management

• Lead commercial management activities across strategic and complex contracts.
• Maintain effective governance, performance management and reporting frameworks.
• Manage contract variations, disputes, change control and risk mitigation activities.
• Drive supplier performance improvements and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Lead re-procurement planning, market engagement and transition activities where required.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships that deliver long‑term value and innovation.
• Support business continuity planning and continuity of supply arrangements.

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with senior customers and project teams.
• Provide expert commercial advice to programme and project stakeholders.
• Influence business decisions through informed commercial recommendations.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex commercial issues.
• Support governance forums, reviews and senior leadership reporting requirements.
• Contribute to supply chain resilience and market intelligence activities.

Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor commercial professionals across projects and programmes.
• Share commercial best practice and contribute to capability development.
• Support workforce planning and succession activities within commercial teams.
• Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Champion Government Commercial Function standards, values and behaviours.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Significant experience leading complex public sector or regulated procurements.
• Strong understanding of procurement and commercial governance.
• Experience managing high‑value, complex supplier relationships and contracts.
• Proven ability to negotiate, influence and engage senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial judgement and understanding of value‑for‑money principles.
• Experience managing commercial risk, contract performance and change control.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex programme environments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering through others.
• Excellent commercial and procurement expertise.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and complex delivery challenges.
• A proactive, collaborative and customer‑focused approach.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Defence, infrastructure, property, construction or facilities management experience.
• Knowledge of Government Commercial Function (GCF) standards and practices.
• Experience within major projects, programmes or strategic procurement environments.
• Understanding of supplier relationship management and category management methodologies.
• Experience supporting sensitive or security‑focused programmes.

Disability Confident Scheme

The client supports the Disability Confident Scheme and is committed to providing fair and inclusive recruitment opportunities. Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role may be eligible for an interview under the scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, the client may shortlist those candidates who best meet the role requirements.

Armed Forces Covenant

The client supports the Armed Forces Covenant and is committed to helping veterans and military spouses or partners access employment opportunities. Eligible veterans and spouses or partners of Armed Forces personnel who meet the minimum essential criteria may qualify for an interview under the client's applicable recruitment scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, shortlisting may be necessary.

Reasonable Adjustments

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