Senior Commercial Manager

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

Job summary

A leading consulting firm, Summer Browning Associates, is supporting a client within Central Government in search of a Senior Commercial Manager for a 6-month assignment in London. The ideal candidate must possess active SC clearance and extensive experience in procurement processes, particularly within Defence. This role involves managing complex procurements, conducting negotiations, and developing risk strategies in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance required.
• Experience managing end-to-end commercial processes in Defence or Central Government sectors.
• Familiar with HMT's Green Book framework.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end procurement processes.
• Delivering complex overseas Facilities Management procurements.
• Conducting contract negotiations.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Contract negotiations

Risk strategies

e-procurement tools

Education

CIPS certification

IACCM certification

Tools

SAP Ariba

Jaggaer

Coupa

Job description

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 active SC clearance and have a solid background in Lead or Senior Commercial Management, with the following skills and experience:

• Experience in end-to-end procurement within the public sector.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and related regulations.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end commercial/procurement processes, from strategy development to contract award, specifically within the Defence or Central Government sectors.
• Experience in delivering complex overseas Facilities Management (FM) procurements and conducting contract negotiations.
• Proficiency in developing risk strategies and executing pre/post-award negotiations.
• Familiarity with business cases in accordance with HMT's Green Book framework.
• Experience with e-procurement tools such as SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, or Coupa.
• Professional certifications in CIPS, IACCM, or similar commercial/procurement qualifications.

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.