Senior Commercial Manager

Eden Brown Synergy; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager with FM and sourcing experience to join a Central Government Department in London. You will manage end-to-end procurement processes while developing complex procurements. The role requires on-site presence 2-3 days a week, offering a competitive rate of £700 Umbrella per day. Relevant government/public sector experience is essential, along with strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end commercial / procurement processes from strategy to contract award.
• Ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex contract terms and conditions.
• Proven ability to deliver high-value, high-risk contracts and frameworks.
• Experience identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Strong influencing skills with senior stakeholders and suppliers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for clear documentation.
• Ability to analyse commercial data and performance against targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead complex procurements across the Facilities Management category.
• Support the implementation of endorsed category strategies.

Skills

Commercial Management/Procurement

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Job description

Overview

Eden Brown Synergy are working with a Central Government Department who are looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager with FM & Sourcing experience.

The role is full time, to start ASAP for 6 months initially and paying 700 Umbrella per day. The role is inside IR35.

The role is based in Westminster and will require on site presence 2-3 days a week.

You will be involved in the following key areas:

• Facilities Management: This includes, but not limited to, hard and soft facilities management as well as total facilities management.
• Other Facilities Management Services such as small and minor works, utilities, office supplies, and furniture.
• This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to Britain\'s UK and overseas estate and to leverage the benefits of the new Procurement Act 2023 (PA23).
• With a category spend of approximately 300 million per annum, you will be directly involved in the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, in particular, executing sourcing projects in line with organisational procurement policy and the PA23.
• This role offers an opportunity to travel and to work with a diverse range of stakeholders across the department\'s global network and externally.

Commercial activities

Develop and lead complex procurements across the Facilities Management (FM) category locally and/or globally (e.g. global or regional residential furniture solution).

Support the implementation of endorsed category strategies, including but not limited to global FM, soft FM in fragile environments, and furniture.

Essential Skills

• Commercial Management/Procurement: Experience managing end-to-end commercial / procurement processes from strategy to contract award. Strong understanding of procurement and contract lifecycle.
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex contract terms and conditions. Familiarity with legal terminology and working with legal teams.
• Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to deliver high-value, high-risk contracts and frameworks. Capability to develop commercial strategies and ensure they align with organisational goals. Capability to develop business cases in line with HMT\'s Green Book framework.
• Risk Management: Experience identifying and mitigating commercial risks. Skilled in developing risk strategies and conducting pre/post-award negotiations.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong influencing skills with senior stakeholders and suppliers. Ability to manage and resolve disputes diplomatically.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication for clear documentation and stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse commercial data and performance against targets.

Please only apply for this role if you are an experienced Commercial Manager with FM and sourcing experience and have previously worked for the Government/Public Sector.

Any SC/DV clearance would be highly desirable.

Thank you

Charlotte - (phone number removed)

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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