Interim Assistant Commercial Manager

Page Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in London (2 days/week)

Temporary contract in public sector

Job summary

Page Personnel in London is seeking an Interim Assistant Commercial Manager to lead end-to-end procurement for a public sector client. You will manage procurements from initiation through to contract award and implementation, including low-value and select high-value contracts up to about £5 million.

The role requires strong drafting skills for governance papers and procurement documents, excellent analytical and organisational abilities, and a solid understanding of procurement regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting governance papers and procurement documentation.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of procurement regulations and governance processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities from initiation through to contract award and implementation.
• Manage low-value and selected high-value procurements up to £5 million.
• Draft RFPs, pricing schedules, governance papers, and approval documents.
• Review, draft, and manage contracts and contract variations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, governance, and internal processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop market-ready specifications and strategies.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supporting documentation.
• Support engagement with various stakeholders and partner organisations.

Skills

Document drafting

Analytical ability

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

A public sector organisation operating in procurement and supply chain.

Job Description

Key responsibilities for the Interim Assistant Commercial Manager include:

• Lead procurement activities from initiation through to contract award and implementation.
• Manage low-value and selected high-value procurements, with contract values up to approximately £5 million.
• Draft Requests for Proposals (RFPs), pricing schedules, governance papers, and approval documentation.
• Review, draft, and manage contracts and contract variations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, governance requirements, and internal processes.
• Work closely with stakeholders to develop market-ready specifications and procurement strategies.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supporting documentation.
• Support engagement with a variety of stakeholders and partner organisations.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Assistant Commercial Manager should have:

• Strong document drafting skills, particularly for governance papers, procurement documentation, and commercial reports.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of procurement regulations and governance processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Daily rate of £350 inside IR35.
• 2 days per week on-site in London.
• Temporary contract within the public sector.

Interim Assistant Commercial Manager • London, England