Interim Public Sector Commercial Lead

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

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.