Strategic Commercial Manager – Procurement & Contracts

Deekay Technical Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement consulting firm seeks an experienced professional to lead in procurement and contract management. The candidate should hold a relevant degree, have strong negotiation skills, and demonstrable budget management experience. Responsibilities include managing change processes, building effective relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring value for money during procurement evaluations. This role involves delivering training and leading teams, making it essential to be a proactive problem solver in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or relevant practical experience in procurement.
• Experience managing budgets and ensuring value for money.
• Strong communication skills for influencing and negotiating.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement commercial strategies and procurement processes.
• Lead teams and manage effective stakeholder relationships.
• Deliver coaching and training for various audiences.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Budget management

Problem resolution

Education

Degree or relevant demonstrable practical experience

Professional qualifications (MCIPS or IACCM)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

A procurement consulting firm seeks an experienced professional to lead in procurement and contract management. The candidate should hold a relevant degree, have strong negotiation skills, and demonstrable budget management experience. Responsibilities include managing change processes, building effective relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring value for money during procurement evaluations. This role involves delivering training and leading teams, making it essential to be a proactive problem solver in a complex environment.