Senior Commercial Manager

1 week ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full time
Welcome to Turner & TownsendSenior Commercial Manager - Defence Procurement
  • Full-time
  • Department: Infrastructure

At Turner & Townsend, we are dedicated to making a positive impact. Our focus lies in delivering superior results for our clients, empowering our team members to reach their full potential, and contributing to the growth of society.

On a daily basis, we assist our prestigious global clients in successfully executing ambitious and intricate projects across more than 110 offices worldwide.

Within our South West region, our team holds strong positions with key clients in various sectors such as Health, Local Authority, Higher Education, Highways, Utilities, Rail, and Defence. Our team members have the opportunity to explore diverse sectors, enriching their expertise with a wide array of major programs and projects.

If you are interested in a Senior Commercial Manager position and have experience working in the Defence Sector, we have exciting opportunities available. Turner & Townsend serves as a Tier 1 supplier to Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) as a Programme Delivery Partner and Commercial Delivery Partner, managing a substantial annual expenditure to deliver critical assets in the UK. As a Senior Commercial Manager, your responsibilities may include various tasks such as Sourcing, Procurement, Contract Management, Sales, Contract Management Disposals, and Corporate activities. Along with solid commercial management experience in multiple sectors and projects, we are looking for candidates with extensive expertise in Category Management and supply chain management.

Job Objectives:

  • Accountable for ensuring that commercial strategies align with cross-government and departmental procurement goals
  • Conducting thorough commercial assessments of business cases, commercial strategies, and contracting approaches to ensure adherence to best practices
  • Managing complex negotiations that are critical to business success
  • Identifying project-related commercial risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies
  • Developing supplier management tactics to optimize commercial benefits
  • Devising strategies for a seamless transition to contract management
  • Implementing efficient contract and supplier management techniques to maximize contract value and drive innovation
  • Monitoring contracts actively to deliver sustainable value-for-money solutions
  • Providing feedback on supplier performance and identifying contractual risks
  • Ensuring compliance with commercial policies during contract execution

Required Skills:

  • Extensive experience in Procurement, Contract Management, or Contract Placement in both single-source and competitive markets
  • Ability to assess and select the most appropriate commercial approach for each situation
  • Proficiency in program, portfolio, and project management tools
  • Capability to make informed decisions during tender evaluations
  • Knowledge of tools for monitoring supplier performance and contract-related management systems
  • A minimum of 10 years' commercial experience
  • Experience in leading teams and providing strategic guidance
  • Competence in Commercial Functional skills at Practitioner or Expert level
  • Familiarity with UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015
  • Desirable experience with NEC contracts
    • A degree in Project Management, Commercial Management, Business, Law, or similar field
    • CIPS 6/7 levelChartered status obtained through work experience
    • Eligibility for UK MoD Security Clearance - British Nationals only

Our goal is to provide a supportive and inclusive work environment where every individual has the opportunity to drive positive change. We prioritize a healthy and flexible work atmosphere that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applications from all segments of society.

It is important to note that Turner & Townsend does not require candidates to pay any fees during the recruitment process. We do not engage with recruitment agencies that request fees from candidates. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted to us are deemed Turner & Townsend's property and are not subject to agency fees. If you are representing a Recruitment Agency/Search Firm and wish to collaborate with us, a formal agreement must be in place. Agencies must be invited by our Recruitment Team to submit candidate profiles for review.



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