Commercial Manager (SC-Cleared)

Pigment Consulting Ltd; Rowberrow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

Pigment is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to join our Central Government portfolio. You will lead end-to-end procurements, shaping strategy and negotiating with suppliers to secure value and compliance. Hybrid working pattern: 3 days on-site in Bristol.

Day rate up to £500 Inside IR35, with a focus on complex commercial challenges and engagement with senior stakeholders. You will ensure adherence to the Procurement Act 2023 and government policies, and you will work closely with central

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management and public sector procurement.
• Ability to independently lead medium-to-high-value procurements.
• Strong understanding of Procurement Act 2023.
• Confidence in advising and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end medium and high-value procurement exercises from strategy through to evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Identify the most appropriate routes to market.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage complex commercial issues.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with the Procurement Act 2023 and government policies.

Skills

Commercial management

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Pigment is a professional services firm built for collaboration at scale. We specialise in the delivery of complex change initiatives across the public sector by working in partnership with consultancies and government departments.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join our expanding Central Government portfolio.

This is an opportunity for a procurement professional to take ownership of a range of significant procurement and commercial activities, such as leading complex procurements to contract award and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver end-to-end medium and high-value procurement exercises, managing activity from procurement strategy through to evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Identifying the most appropriate routes to market.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage complex commercial and contractual issues.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with the Procurement Act 2023 and relevant government commercial policies.

Essential Experience

• Strong experience in commercial management and public sector procurement, ideally within central government.
• Proven ability to independently lead complex medium-to-high-value procurements.
• Strong understanding of Procurement Act 2023.
• Confidence in advising and influencing senior stakeholders.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working pattern 3 days per week on-site in Bristol.
• Up to £500 a day Inside IR35.