Commercial Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking a skilled Commercial Procurement Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves significant responsibility in procurement strategy development within high-value sectors such as Defence. The position offers substantial opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment requiring effective negotiation and commercial skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience within big transformation programmes, primarily in Defence.
• Experience in high value commercial procurement (products or services).
• Must hold SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Draft procurement and commercial strategies for client decision making.
• Generate and analyze data for supporting solution development.
• Manage negotiations and client relationships effectively.

Skills

Negotiating contracts

Strategy writing

Forming industry partnerships

Developing commercial packages

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Procurement Manager

Perm

£DOE

Based in London, Bristol or Manchester

**SC Cleared**

Our client, a global organisation urgently require an experienced Commercial Procurement Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

In order to be successful, it is essential that you have the following experience:

• Extensive commercial experience within big transformation programmes, within the Defence sector
• Comprehensive commercial skills in negotiating contracts, writing strategy, forming industry partnerships and developing commercial packages
• Experience within high value commercial procurement (either product or services)
• SC Cleared

Within this role, you will be responsible for:

• Drafting procurement and commercial strategies, including the development of credible option sets to support client decision making covering aspects such as commercial structures / lotting arrangements; payment, pricing and incentivisation mechanisms; route to market approaches and evaluation strategies
• Input to support key market facing procurement documentation, including PQQs, ITN/ITPD, Heads of Terms, Contracts etc.
• Generating analysis and insight: executing rigorous and insightful analysis to build an evidence base to support solution development and change
• Contributing to negotiations between Defence/Public Sector and commercial suppliers
• Developing contract management operating models, helping the client to define the necessary structures required to deliver the intended value from the commercial arrangements
• Working in multi-disciplinary teams involved in solution design, business transformation and business case activities to support the develop of coherent procurement and commercial strategies that meet the overarching strategic intent
• Working closely with clients and third parties (e.g. HMG suppliers) to develop strong professional relationships
• Liaising with other internal teams (including our Digital Strategy, Innovation, Cyber Security and Data Analytics teams) to ensure the effective application of the subject matter expertise available, and a seamless client experience
• Continuous Learning: proactively developing your own skills, building knowledge and sharing your insight with colleagues

This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent role within a high profile organisation