Senior Commercial Manager

Summer Browning; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting a Central Government client seeking a Senior Commercial Manager for an initial 6-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. Location: London | Hybrid Working.

The ideal candidate will have active security clearance and a strong background in senior commercial management, including end-to-end IT procurement, DDaT initiatives, and CCS Frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end procurement for IT DDaT in the public sector.
• Proven track record procuring SaaS, cloud, data platforms and digital services.
• Able to lead and mentor a commercial team toward shared goals.
• Strong negotiation skills and cost management with stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of government playbooks, policies, and frameworks.
• Hands-on CCS Frameworks procurement experience, including call-offs and mini-competitions.
• Familiarity with Green Book and the Procurement Act 2023 and PC Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurements for IT DDaT initiatives.
• Mentor and manage a commercial team.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage costs.
• Engage stakeholders to secure productive relationships.
• Oversee CCS Frameworks procurements and call-off procedures.

Skills

Procurement leadership

IT DDaT procurement

Cloud procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Public sector policy

Green Book familiarity

CCS Frameworks

Security clearance

Education

MCIPS

IACCM

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager - ICT DDaT (Digital, Data and Technology)

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

Location: London | Hybrid Working

The ideal candidate will have active security clearance and a strong background in Senior Commercial Management, along with the following skills and experience: -

• Experience in conducting end-to-end procurement for IT digital, data, and technology (DDaT) initiatives within the public sector.
• A proven track record of procuring innovative solutions, including AI, data platforms, Software as a Service (SaaS), digital delivery services, cloud technologies, networks, and infrastructure.
• Leadership experience in guiding and mentoring a commercial team to achieve collective success.
• Strong commercial acumen for negotiating with suppliers, managing costs effectively, and engaging stakeholders to foster productive relationships.
• A comprehensive understanding of government playbooks, policies, and guidelines, particularly those related to sourcing IT digital and data strategies.
• Hands-on experience managing procurements through CCS Frameworks and other frameworks, including call-off procedures, mini-competitions, direct awards, and dynamic purchasing models.
• Familiarity with business cases in accordance with HMT's Green Book framework.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or IACCM (International Association for Contract & Commercial Management)