Interim Commercial Officer

Michael Page; Manchester; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting a large government organisation with an interim Commercial Officer role based in Liverpool, with ad hoc travel. You will support management and delivery of complex procurement agreements in a high-profile public sector environment, providing commercial and contract management support to senior leads.

The role focuses on category management, supplier engagement, savings delivery and stakeholder relations across government; 6 months, paying 400 p/day Inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector procurement and commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of PCR 2015 and PA23.
• Experience with contract management of complex commercial agreements.
• Supplier relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently while supporting senior leads.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of category management and procurement strategies.
• Engage with suppliers and markets to understand industry trends, opportunities, and customer requirements.
• Translate customer needs into commercially viable procurement solutions.
• Embed and deliver category savings methodologies and cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage and monitor supplier relationships to drive performance and value.
• Support the management of complex commercial agreements and contracts.
• Analyse management information and customer buying behaviours to identify improvement opportunities.
• Produce procurement guidance, market collateral, and commercial communications for customers.
• Maintain focus on savings delivery, spend under management, customer service, and strategic supplier relationship management.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders across government and the wider public sector.
• Support the promotion of commercial products, procurement initiatives, and category strategies through meetings, workshops, seminars, and industry events.
• Work collaboratively with account managers and commercial colleagues to ensure a consistent customer experience and aligned commercial approach.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

PCR 2015

PA23

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Officer to support the management and delivery of complex public sector commercial agreements. Working within a high-profile government procurement environment, you will provide commercial and contract management support to senior contract leads while operating independently across a diverse stakeholder landscape.

Client Details

This role is with a large scale government organisation based in Liverpool on an ad hoc basis.

Description

• Support the development and delivery of category management and procurement strategies.
• Engage with suppliers and markets to understand industry trends, opportunities, and customer requirements.
• Translate customer needs into commercially viable procurement solutions.
• Embed and deliver category savings methodologies and cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage and monitor supplier relationships to drive performance and value.
• Support the management of complex commercial agreements and contracts.
• Analyse management information and customer buying behaviours to identify improvement opportunities.
• Produce procurement guidance, market collateral, and commercial communications for customers.
• Maintain focus on savings delivery, spend under management, customer service, and strategic supplier relationship management.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders across government and the wider public sector.
• Support the promotion of commercial products, procurement initiatives, and category strategies through meetings, workshops, seminars, and industry events.
• Work collaboratively with account managers and commercial colleagues to ensure a consistent customer experience and aligned commercial approach.

Profile

• Proven experience in public sector procurement and commercial management.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23).
• Experience of contract management and supporting complex commercial agreements.
• Supplier relationship management experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting senior commercial and contract leads.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across complex environments.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.

Job Offer

Interim opportunity paying 400 p/day (Inside IR35) and offering ad hoc travel to Liverpool Office. This role is 6 months.