Lead Commercial Manager

Summer-Browning Associates Ltd; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer-Browning Associates Ltd is currently supporting a public sector client in search of a Lead/Senior Commercial Manager for an initial four-month assignment with the option to extend. The role is hybrid, with offices in Bristol or Corsham, UK. Active SC clearance is preferred.

You will lead and support procurement activities, supplier engagement, contract management, commercial governance, and strategic sourcing initiatives to secure value for money and successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience across the full commercial lifecycle including strategy, procurement, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience working on CPF systems.
• Experience of managing risk to ensure VfM.
• Experience of working on DDaT/ AI procurements (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support procurement activities, supplier engagement, contract management, and commercial governance.
• Lead delivery of strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Collaborate on risk management to maximise value for money.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Risk management

CPF systems

DDaT AI procurements

Job description

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our public sector client, who is seeking a Lead/ Senior Commercial Manager for an initial four-month assignment with the option to extend.

Location: Hybrid working - Bristol or Corsham

About the role: You will be responsible for leading and supporting procurement activities, supplier engagement, contract management, commercial governance and strategic sourcing initiatives.

The ideal candidate will hold Active SC clearance and have a strong background in delivery Senior Commercial Management support, with the following skills and experience:

• Experience across the full commercial lifecycle including: Strategy, procurement, contract management, supplier relationship management etc.
• Experience working on CP&F systems.
• Experience of managing risk to ensure VfM.
• Experience of working on DDaT/ AI procurements (Desirable)