Lead Commercial Manager

Summer Browning; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer-Browning Associates is supporting a public sector client by recruiting a Lead/Senior Commercial Manager for an initial four-month assignment with potential extension. Hybrid working options are Bristol or Corsham.

You will lead procurement activities, supplier engagement, contract management and commercial governance, delivering strategic sourcing initiatives with focus on VfM. Active SC clearance is required, and experience with DDaT/ AI procurements is desirable.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance required.
• Strong background in delivery of senior commercial management support.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities and supplier engagement.
• Oversee contract management and commercial governance.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and VfM delivery.
• Support DDaT/ AI procurements (desirable).

Skills

Commercial lifecycle

Risk management

Value for money (VfM)

CP&F 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)