Senior Commercial Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Wales; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body in the UK is seeking Senior Commercial Managers (Generalist & IT) to lead procurement and contract management across various categories. This role involves developing commercial strategies, managing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Offering flexible and hybrid working environments, this position allows you to contribute significantly to the organisation's mission. Key responsibilities include end-to-end sourcing and data-driven decision-making. The closing date for applications is 9 February 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Expertise in procurement practices and compliance with government standards.
• Experience in managing supplier performance and commercial strategies.
• Ability to develop management information and reporting for commercial functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activity for procurement.
• Develop commercial strategies to align with organisational goals.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and standards.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Commercial strategy

Supplier performance management

End-to-end sourcing

Job description

Overview

Senior Commercial Managers (Generalist & IT)

Salary: £49,400-£53,200. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Location: Belfast / Cardiff / Edinburgh / London / Manchester

Contract type: Permanent, Full-time

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is a world-leading UK government body ensuring markets work fairly for consumers. Our Commercial Team plays a vital role in enabling this mission by delivering high-quality, compliant procurement and robust contract management that supports every part of the organisation.

We are recruiting two Senior Commercial Managers:

• Senior Commercial Manager (Generalist) – leading procurement and contract management across multiple categories including People Services, Technology, Corporate, Buildings and Market Research.
• Senior Commercial Manager (IT) – specialising in Digital & IT commercial activity, working closely with the IT & Digital function to source and manage essential technology and digital services.

In both roles you will lead end-to-end sourcing activity, develop commercial strategies, manage supplier performance and ensure compliance with PCR 2015, the Procurement Act 2023 and wider Government Commercial Functions standards. You will provide expert commercial advice, support category strategy development and contribute to an ambitious programme of commercial transformation.

The Generalist role will additionally lead the production of management information, dashboards and reporting for the Commercial function, enabling data-driven decision making.

These are exciting opportunities to shape commercial outcomes, influence organisational strategy and make a meaningful impact across the CMA. We offer flexible and hybrid working, excellent professional development, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to people’s lives.

Closing date: 9 February 2026.