Commercial (Procurement) Manager

Michael Page; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment firm in Glasgow seeks a Commercial Manager to lead procurement management for high-volume construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and experience in contract negotiations and team development, ensuring success across multiple projects. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including health care and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits scheme

Pension

Health care

Employee discounts

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• A self-motivated and engaging leader with the ability to manage workloads.
• Strong communication skills and a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies and support pre-contract activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to build strong supplier relationships.
• Oversee contractor performance under framework agreements.
• Lead contract negotiations and risk/value assessments.
• Guide and develop a high-performing procurement team.

Skills

Strong Commercial acumen

Knowledge of railway and/or construction industry conditions of contract

Experienced negotiator

Experience of resolution of construction contract disputes

Relevant railway/construction experience

Knowledge of commercial contract management

Good communication skills

Experience in managing and developing a team

Job description

Overview

The Commercial Manager will lead the commercial (procurement) management across a diverse portfolio of high-volume, fast-moving projects in building, civil engineering, maintenance and renewal, and critical infrastructure support contracts.

Client Details

The company operates as a large organisation, providing essential services and maintaining a strong presence in Glasgow.

Description

The Commercial Manager will lead commercial (procurement) management across high-volume, fast-moving portfolios in building, civil engineering, maintenance and renewal projects and critical infrastructure support contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercial (procurement) strategies and support pre-contract activities to ensure projects are set up for success


• Collaborate with internal teams, understand stakeholder needs, and build strong supplier relationships


• Navigate multiple projects at various stages, bringing clarity, structure, and momentum


• Oversee contractor performance under framework agreements, lead contract negotiations and risk/value assessments


• Guide and develop a high-performing commercial (procurement) team delivering saving and efficiency targets.

Profile

The candidate will be a self motivated and engaging leader who can prioritise well to manage workloads in a fast paced, delivery focused environment.

A strong communicator who champions opportunity for continuous improvement and inspires and motivates teams members to deliver results

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong Commercial acumen


• Knowledge of railway and/or construction industry conditions of contract


• Experienced negotiator


• Experience of resolution of construction contract disputes


• Relevant railway/construction experience


• Knowledge of commercial contract management


• Good communication skills


• Ideally you will also have experience of managing and developing a team of staff

Job Offer

Competitive salary and benefits scheme, pension, health care, employee discounts and flexible working policy