Job Description
We’re looking for an Assistant Commercial Manager for our public sector client based in London or Leeds on an initial 6-month contract paying £450–£470 per day Inside IR35.
This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to attend the office 2–3 days per week.
The successful candidate must have recent experience managing the end-to-end tender process, with clear examples of delivering procurement activity. You should also be comfortable contributing to commercial strategy writing and have excellent stakeholder management skills.
In this role you will support the delivery of effective procurement and commercial outcomes, working closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and identify the best sourcing approach. You will also help build relationships with key suppliers to support value for money and risk management across the category.
You will work across the full commercial lifecycle, including sourcing activity, analysing data and market insight, and ensuring procurement activity remains compliant with relevant frameworks. While part of a wider team, you will also be expected to manage your own workload and deliver to deadlines.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting end-to-end strategic sourcing and tender activity
• Engaging stakeholders to define business requirements
• Contributing to commercial strategies and sourcing plans
• Advising on procurement compliance and frameworks
• Supporting contract and supplier management
Interested?
Please apply below.
procurement, assistant commercial manager, strategic sourcing, tender management, public sector procurement, stakeholder management, contract management
Requirements
• Supporting end-to-end strategic sourcing and tender activity • Engaging stakeholders to define business requirements • Contributing to commercial strategies and sourcing plans • Advising on procurement compliance and frameworks • Supporting contract and supplier management Managing approved budgets, forecasts, and financial profiles, ensuring value for money Monitoring programme milestones, risks, and issues, maintaining robust risk registers Preparing governance reports, gateway submissions, change control requests, and monitoring reports Producing regular project reporting and updates for senior management and PMO functions Managing consultant, contractor, and development partner performance through contractual arrangements Overseeing planning condition discharge and building regulations compliance Carrying out financial and viability modelling where required Engaging effectively with internal stakeholders, senior officers, elected members, residents, and local communities Ensuring full compliance with relevant policies, financial regulations, procurement rules, and health and safety requirements Acting as the main point of contact for allocated schemes
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