Commercial Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organisation is seeking an experienced Commercial Procurement Manager for a permanent role in London. The successful candidate will manage high-value procurement processes, develop strategies, and negotiate contracts within the Defence sector, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and fostering strong partnerships.

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience within large transformation programmes in Defence.
• High-value commercial procurement experience for products or services.

Responsibilities

• Drafting procurement and commercial strategies to support client decision-making.
• Conducting analysis to build evidence for solution development.
• Participating in negotiations between Defence entities and suppliers.

Skills

Negotiating contracts

Developing strategies

Creating commercial packages

Building professional relationships

Education

SC Clearance

Job description

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Our client, a global organisation, urgently requires 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 large transformation programmes, particularly within the Defence sector
• Strong commercial skills in negotiating contracts, developing strategies, forming industry partnerships, and creating commercial packages
• Experience in high-value commercial procurement, whether for products or services
• SC Clearance

Within this role, you will be responsible for:

• Drafting procurement and commercial strategies, including developing credible options to support client decision-making. This includes aspects such as commercial structures, lotting arrangements, payment, pricing, incentivisation mechanisms, route to market approaches, and evaluation strategies
• Supporting the creation of key market-facing procurement documents, such as PQQs, ITNs/ITPDs, Heads of Terms, and Contracts
• Conducting analysis and generating insights to build an evidence base that supports solution development and change
• Participating in negotiations between Defence/Public Sector entities and commercial suppliers
• Developing contract management operating models to help clients define structures that deliver value from commercial arrangements
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams involved in solution design, business transformation, and business case activities to develop coherent procurement strategies aligned with strategic goals
• Building strong professional relationships with clients and third parties, such as HMG suppliers
• Liaising with internal teams (Digital Strategy, Innovation, Cyber Security, Data Analytics) to ensure effective application of expertise and a seamless client experience
• Engaging in continuous learning by developing your skills, expanding your knowledge, and sharing insights with colleagues

This role offers an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position within a high-profile organisation.