Interim Assistant Commercial Manager - Soft FM £360pd

1st Executive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Transport Organisation in London is seeking an experienced Interim Assistant Commercial Manager to drive procurement activities across a large transformation programme.

The role combines hybrid working with 2 days in London, focusing on supplier relationships, contract delivery, and commercial governance for a major cleaning insourcing initiative.

You will support multiple workstreams, manage pre- and post-contract activities, and provide commercial guidance to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Drafting Procurement Strategies.
• Drafting Direct Award papers.
• Drafting Contract extension papers and management.
• Ideally, working knowledge of SAP Ariba.
• Knowledge of FTS (find a tender service).
• Previous experience within Facilities Management procurement.

Responsibilities

• Leading procurement activities across a significant transformation programme.
• Managing both pre- and post-contract commercial activities.
• Running sourcing exercises, preparing procurement documentation, and supporting tender processes.
• Negotiating with suppliers and building strong commercial relationships.
• Providing commercial advice to senior programme stakeholders.
• Supporting multiple workstreams within a fast-paced delivery environment.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Procurement strategies

Direct Award papers

Contract extensions

SAP Ariba

Find a Tender Service

Facilities Management procurement

Tools

SAP Ariba

Find a Tender Service

Job description

Interim Assistant Commercial Manager - FM

Duration: Until 18th December, with possibility for extension

Location: Hybrid and 2 days in London

Day Rate: £360 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Client: Major, Transport organisation

We’re seeking an experienced Assistant Commercial Manager to support a high-profile transformation programme, helping deliver a major Cleaning insourcing initiative, within a large, complex, Transport organisation.

This is an opportunity to work on a strategically important project where your commercial expertise will directly influence procurement, supplier relationships, and contract delivery.

The Role:

• Leading procurement activities across a significant transformation programme
• Managing both pre- and post-contract commercial activities
• Running sourcing exercises, preparing procurement documentation, and supporting tender processes
• Negotiating with suppliers and building strong commercial relationships
• Providing commercial advice to senior programme stakeholders
• Supporting multiple workstreams within a fast-paced delivery environment

Requirements:

You’ll be a confident commercial professional who can operate independently and thrive in a complex stakeholder environment.

• Advanced Excel skills
• Drafting Procurement Strategies
• Drafting Direct Award papers
• Drafting Contract extension papers and management
• Ideally, working knowledge of SAP Ariba
• Knowledge of FTS (find a tender service)
• Previous experience within Facilities Management procurement