Interim Commercial Manager

Page Personnel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Personnel is recruiting for multiple Interim Commercial Manager roles in London. The position focuses on leading end-to-end procurement from strategy to contract award, developing routes to market, and negotiating with suppliers within a hybrid London setting requiring 2–3 days on-site.

The role requires strong public sector procurement experience, governance knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently.

Qualifications

• Public sector procurement experience.
• End-to-end procurement and sourcing expertise.
• Experience managing complex tenders and stakeholder groups.
• Excellent commercial, negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of procurement governance and approval processes.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity from strategy through to contract award.
• Develop procurement strategies and routes to market.
• Manage tender processes, evaluations and supplier negotiations.
• Draft procurement documentation, governance papers and contract schedules.
• Provide commercial advice to business stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and governance requirements.
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support high-value and strategically important procurement programmes.

Skills

Public sector procurement

End-to-end procurement

Tender management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Governance knowledge

Independent worker

Job description

• Multiple Interim Commercial Manager roles
• Hybrid working, Roles based in London (2-3 days per week on-site)

About Our Client

Our client is a large, high-profile public sector organisation delivering essential infrastructure and services across a complex operational environment. With a substantial procurement pipeline and significant investment programmes, the organisation offers the opportunity to work on strategic, high-value projects that have a tangible impact on communities, sustainability and the future of public services.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity from strategy through to contract award
• Develop procurement strategies and routes to market
• Manage tender processes, evaluations and supplier negotiations
• Draft procurement documentation, governance papers and contract schedules
• Provide commercial advice to business stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and governance requirements
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support high-value and strategically important procurement programmes

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Commercial Manager should have:

• Strong public sector procurement experience
• Proven end-to-end procurement and sourcing expertise
• Experience managing complex tenders and stakeholder groups
• Excellent commercial, negotiation and communication skills
• Knowledge of procurement governance and approval processes
• Ability to work independently whilst managing multiple priorities

What's on Offer

• Temporary Interim Commercial Manager contract.
• Daily rate of £530 per day, dependent on the level of experience.
• Location: London (in and around London) with 2/3 days on-site.

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