Interim Commercial Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

London location

£530/day inside IR35

6-month contract

Based in North Greenwich

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Interim Commercial Manager for a leading public sector organisation in London. You will lead end-to-end pre-contract procurement, develop strategies, and manage tender documentation and evaluations.

The role requires strong governance writing, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven sourcing in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid pattern with two days in London; six-month contract with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Proven public sector procurement experience.
• Expertise in pre-contract procurement, strategy development, tendering and supplier evaluation.
• Experience drafting governance and approvals papers for senior decision-making forums.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver end-to-end pre-contract procurement activities.
• Develop procurement strategies and routes to market.
• Produce and manage tender documentation and evaluation processes.
• Draft high-quality governance papers and secure internal approvals.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and objectives.
• Analyse market intelligence and procurement data to develop sourcing options.
• Support procurement projects from initiation through to contract award.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and governance requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Public sector procurement

Tendering & sourcing

Governance papers

Data analysis

Job description

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading public sector organisation within its Corporate Services procurement function. Working on complex, high-value service procurements, you'll be responsible for developing procurement strategies, leading tender processes, engaging key stakeholders, and supporting governance approvals.

Client Details

The organisation operates within the public sector and is based in the UK.

Description

• Lead and deliver end-to-end pre-contract procurement activities.
• Develop procurement strategies and routes to market.
• Produce and manage tender documentation and evaluation processes.
• Draft high-quality governance papers and secure internal approvals.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and objectives.
• Analyse market intelligence and procurement data to develop innovative sourcing options.
• Support procurement projects from initiation through to contract award.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and organisational governance requirements.

Profile

A successful Interim Commercial Manager should have:

• Proven public sector procurement experience.
• Strong expertise inpre-contract procurement, including:
• Procurement strategy development
• Tendering and sourcing activities
• Supplier evaluation and award processes
• Experience drafting governance and approval papers for senior decision-making forums.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use market insight and data to inform sourcing decisions.
• Experience managing multiple procurement projects in a fast-paced environment.

Job Offer

• Daily rate of £530 per day inside IR35.
• Hybrid working pattern (2 days per week in London).
• Based in North Greenwich.
• 6 months contract with potential for extension.
• Temporary position with opportunities to make a tangible impact in the public sector.