Interim Commercial Manager £600pd

Client:

Major Public Sector organisation

Lead the commercial delivery of a major, high-value, public sector procurement.

We're seeking an experienced Commercial Manager or Commercial Officer to join a high-performing commercial team delivering a strategically important procurement programme. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a complex £100m-£200m procurement, supporting the transition from an existing long-term outsourced service arrangement to a new competitive contract.

The Role
Working closely with project and commercial teams, you'll be responsible for delivering the commercial workstream across the full procurement lifecycle, including:

Drafting contracts, terms and conditions, and tender documentation

Developing commercial strategies, negotiation plans and procurement approaches

Producing and tailoring contract documentation using established government contract models

Managing end-to-end competitive procurement activity

Leading supplier engagement, tender evaluation and commercial negotiations

Providing commercial advice and supporting governance and approval processes

Working collaboratively with a broad range of internal stakeholders to deliver successful commercial outcomes

Note:

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, candidates will be required to hold or gain and maintain the necessary level of Security Clearance.

About You
We're looking for commercial professionals who can demonstrate:

5+ years' commercial procurement experience

Experience leading complex procurements from strategy through to contract award

Strong contract drafting and commercial documentation experience

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience with large-scale service management or infrastructure contracts

Public sector procurement experience is highly desirable

Experience transitioning or recompeting outsourced service contracts would be a distinct advantage

Note:

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, candidates will be required to hold or gain and maintain the necessary level of Security Clearance.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply

Applicants must be based in the UK to commit to hybrid working requirement and hold current/valid UK RTW.

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