Public Sector Commercial Leader – Complex Procurements

Spinwell Global; Andover; On-site; GBP 112,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Global Limited is seeking a Commercial Manager for a public sector assignment across UK locations including Wyton, Andover, Whittington or Glasgow. The role involves end-to-end procurement delivery, governance and supplier management, with a daily pay rate of 700 and an initial 82-day contract.

IR35: Inside, security clearance SC and Sole UK requested. The role requires leadership of complex procurements, stakeholder engagement, and capability building within commercial teams, ensuring

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex public sector procurements.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance and compliance.
• Experience managing high-value supplier relationships and contracts.
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent commercial judgement and value-for-money focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities from strategy development through to contract award.
• Develop sourcing strategies, tender documentation and evaluation methodologies.
• Manage competitive tendering exercises and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with public sector procurement regulations, governance requirements and delegated authorities.
• Drive value-for-money outcomes through effective commercial planning and market engagement.
• Support delivery of construction, infrastructure and facilities management procurements within the USVF portfolio.
• Manage commercial risk, performance measures and supplier engagement throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Lead commercial management activities across strategic and complex contracts.
• Maintain governance, performance management and reporting frameworks.
• Manage contract variations, disputes, change control and risk mitigation activities.
• Drive supplier performance improvements and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Lead re-procurement planning, market engagement and transition activities where required.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships that deliver long‑term value and innovation.
• Support business continuity planning and continuity of supply arrangements.
• Build strong working relationships with senior customers and project teams.
• Provide expert commercial advice to programme and project stakeholders.
• Influence business decisions through informed commercial recommendations.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex commercial issues.
• Support governance forums, reviews and senior leadership reporting requirements.
• Contribute to supply chain resilience and market intelligence activities.
• Lead and mentor commercial professionals across projects and programmes.
• Share commercial best practice and contribute to capability development.
• Support workforce planning and succession activities within commercial teams.
• Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Champion Government Commercial Function standards, values and behaviours.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Commercial governance

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Value for money

Change control

Job description

Spinwell Global Limited is seeking a Commercial Manager for a public sector assignment across UK locations including Wyton, Andover, Whittington or Glasgow. The role involves end-to-end procurement delivery, governance and supplier management, with a daily pay rate of 700 and an initial 82-day contract.

IR35: Inside, security clearance SC and Sole UK requested. The role requires leadership of complex procurements, stakeholder engagement, and capability building within commercial teams, ensuring