Interim Assistant Commercial Manager

Michael Page; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Interim Assistant Commercial Manager to support high-profile procurement and commercial activities across social impact and corporate services programmes in London.

You will lead procurement from initiation to award, manage multiple procurements up to £5m, draft governance papers, and ensure regulatory compliance while engaging with diverse stakeholders. This 6-month contract offers on-site work two days per week and a meaningful public sector impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement processes.
• Strong drafting skills for governance papers, procurement documentation, and reports.
• Analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and governance processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Interim Assistant Commercial Manager to support the delivery of high-profile procurement and commercial activities across a diverse portfolio of social impact and corporate services programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to work on projects that make a tangible difference to communities, including initiatives focused on rough sleeping, domestic abuse support and retrofit programmes.

Client Details

A public sector organisation operating in procurement and supply chain.

Description

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Profile

• Proven experience managing procurement processes end-to-end.
• 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.

Job Offer

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