Senior Commercial Manager

Summer-Browning Associates Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager for a 6-month assignment within Central Government in London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial management, experience in public sector procurement, and an active SC clearance. Key responsibilities include leading procurement processes and conducting contract negotiations. This role offers hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance required.
• Solid background in Commercial Management essential.
• Experience in Defence or Central Government sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commercial processes for government projects.
• Conduct contract negotiations and procurements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations.

Skills

End-to-end sourcing/procurement experience

Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023

Experience in Facilities Management procurement

Contract negotiation skills

E-procurement tools (Jaggaer)

CIPS/IACCM certifications

Job description

Overview

Senior Commercial Manager - Central Government

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting a client within Central Government who is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager for an initial 6-month assignment, with the possibility of extension.

Location: London | Hybrid Working

The ideal candidate will hold an active SC clearance and have a solid background in Commercial Management, with the following skills and experience:

• Experience in end-to-end sourcing/procurement within the public sector.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and related regulations.
• Experience in delivering complex overseas Facilities Management (FM) procurement's and conducting contract negotiations.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end commercial/procurement processes, from strategy development to contract award, specifically within the Defence or Central Government sectors.
• Experience with e-procurement tools such as Jaggaer
• Professional certifications in CIPS, IACCM, or similar commercial/procurement qualifications.

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.