Commercial Procurement Manager/Contracts/Frameworks/SC Cleared

Experis - ManpowerGroup; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking a Commercial Procurement Manager to lead high-value procurement in Defence and Government transformation programmes. This role involves drafting procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and engaging with suppliers. Candidates must have extensive experience and active SC Clearance.

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience in large-scale transformation programmes.
• Active SC Clearance is essential.
• Proven experience in high-value product or service procurements.

Responsibilities

• Drafting procurement strategies and evaluation frameworks.
• Engaging in supplier negotiations and managing industry engagement.
• Driving data-led insights to support decision-making.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiating contracts

Drafting procurement strategy

Managing high-value procurements

Building relationships

Job description

Commercial Procurement Manager - Transformation - Contracts - Frameworks - SC Cleared - Up to £95k DOE

Locations: London, Bristol or Manchester

Must hold active SC Clearance

Join a Global Leader Driving Complex Transformation in Defence Procurement

Are you an experienced Commercial Procurement professional with a track record of leading high-value, complex procurement within Defence or large-scale Government transformation programmes?

Our client-a global consultancy renowned for delivering complex programmes across the public sector-is urgently seeking a Commercial Procurement Manager to join their high-performing team on a permanent basis. This is a unique opportunity to work on some of the UK's most high-profile Defence and transformation initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive commercial experience in large-scale transformation programmes, ideally within the Defence or wider Government sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in:
• Drafting and executing procurement strategy
• Negotiating contracts and forming industry partnerships
• Structuring complex commercial packages
• Proven experience managing high-value product or service procurements
• Active SC Clearance (Security Check) is essential

What You'll Be Doing:

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing commercial and procurement strategies that enable successful outcomes across large-scale Defence programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting comprehensive procurement strategies, including commercial structures, pricing models, route-to-market strategies, and evaluation frameworks
• Supporting the development of procurement documentation (PQQs, ITNs, contracts, etc.)
• Engaging in supplier negotiations and managing industry engagement activities
• Advising on contract management operating models and helping clients extract value from complex commercial arrangements
• Working across multidisciplinary teams-including legal, digital, cyber and data-to deliver seamless commercial solutions
• Driving data-led insights and analysis to support decision-making and business case development
• Building strong, trust-based relationships with clients, stakeholders and third-party suppliers
• Supporting continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team

Why Apply?

• Be part of a prestigious and impactful transformation journey in the Defence and Public Sector
• Work with industry leaders and subject matter experts on high-profile projects
• Shape the future of procurement strategy in one of the most complex and fast-moving sectors

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are a commercially-minded procurement expert looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment-this is the role for you.

To apply for this amazing opportunity, please submit your CV and confirm your active SC clearance status.

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