Senior Strategic Supplier & Commercial Lead

Project People; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MBNL is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead a defined supplier portfolio, drive commercial governance and optimise value across supplier relationships. You will manage tendering, contract variations and performance reporting while guiding a team of commercial professionals.

The role demands strong negotiation, risk management and cross-functional collaboration across project, technical and operations teams to deliver value at the lowest cost.

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating complex framework and supplier contracts.
• Strong supplier and contract management experience.
• Understanding of contract law and commercial risk management.
• Experience managing commercial teams and developing people.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience delivering commercial outcomes in complex, multi-supplier environments.
• Analytical, negotiation and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within tight timescales.
• Experience in IT, Enterprise Technology, or Corporate IT Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of a defined supplier portfolio and associated supplier strategy.
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with MBNL policies, governance, and approval processes.
• Lead supplier sourcing, tendering, evaluation, and contract award activities.
• Negotiate framework agreements, contract variations, and commercial terms.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value creation, and commercial optimisation.
• Manage supplier performance against contractual obligations and KPIs.
• Develop commercial reports, business cases, negotiation strategies, and risk assessments.
• Lead contract governance activities and support resolution of contractual disputes.
• Work closely with project, technical, and operational teams to maximise supplier value and performance.
• Influence key stakeholders, including shareholders, and present recommendations at governance forums.
• Support audits and maintain accurate contract and supplier records within MBNL systems.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to build commercial capability and performance.
• Promote continuous improvement and commercial best practice across MBNL.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Education

MCIPS, or equivalent

LLB or related

Job description

MBNL is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead a defined supplier portfolio, drive commercial governance and optimise value across supplier relationships. You will manage tendering, contract variations and performance reporting while guiding a team of commercial professionals.

The role demands strong negotiation, risk management and cross-functional collaboration across project, technical and operations teams to deliver value at the lowest cost.