Commercial Manager - Contract and Supplier - Perm - Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Commercial Manager to oversee contract and supplier management in the technology sector. This permanent role offers hybrid working in Brighton, requiring only 6 days onsite per month. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in commercial management, supplier relations, and contract negotiation, with a proven ability to navigate the complexities of the public sector. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to shaping the future of technology procurement and supplier engagement, ensuring optimal performance and value delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in commercial management and supplier contracts.
• Experience in leading teams and delivering within the public sector.
• Ability to work with technical teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial life cycle and supplier performance.
• Develop and deliver a long-term commercial roadmap.
• Negotiate contracts while maintaining supplier relationships.

Skills

Commercial Management

Supplier Management

Contract Management

Technology Contracts

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Entrepreneurship

Job description

Job Description: Commercial Manager - Contract and Supplier Manager - Technology - Hybrid, Brighton - Permanent

Are you looking for a new job opportunity in Central Government with hybrid working? This might be of interest to you!

One of our clients is looking for an experienced Technology Commercial, Supplier, and Contract Manager to join them in a permanent capacity. Based in Brighton, they need someone who can go onsite 6 days per month.

The salary on offer for this role is between £55,000 - £60,000 per annum.

Skills and Experience Required:

1. Commercial Management experience - extensive knowledge and experience of the commercial life cycle.
2. Supplier management and contract management experience.
3. Background in technology contracts within the tech space.
4. Self-starter who can hit the ground running - this person will own this area and make something of the role.
5. Experienced manager who has led teams and can deliver within the public sector.
6. Roadmap management: Experience of creating and delivering a long-term commercial roadmap for the technology function.
7. Understanding of using 3rd parties to deliver technology programmes, as well as key technology considerations.
8. Ability to work with very technically knowledgeable people and disseminate the outputs to non-technical business areas.
9. Supplier Relationship and Contract Management: comprehensive understanding and experience of managing suppliers including supplier performance, service levels, development, benchmarking, role of cost drivers in the supply chain, and understanding of sub-contract markets.
10. Commercial acumen: sound understanding of economic factors impacting market sectors and approaches to minimise cost pressures and reduce commercial risk combined with the ability to understand contracts, identify key supplier responsibilities, and leverage value.
11. Negotiation: Proven track record of delivering savings through optimising commercial solutions whilst maintaining credibility and a long-term supplier relationship.
12. Stakeholder Management: experience of liaising, consulting, and meeting with key stakeholders to understand business drivers and short-, medium-, and long-term goals.
13. Project Management: knowledge and experience of designing, planning, and implementing successful procurement projects (Desirable).
14. Entrepreneurship: identify opportunities; balance risks and benefits and take appropriate actions to deliver the most beneficial outcomes (Desirable).

If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!