Commercial Lead

3 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager ready for a new challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity where you’ll drive the procurement and supplier management strategies for a high-profile organisation.

Location: Manchester (3 days per week)
Salary: £58,000 - £60,000 + 18% pension & a great benefits package

As the Commercial Management Lead, you'll oversee a dynamic team responsible for the end-to-end commercial lifecycle of IT contracts. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring effective supplier management, strategic procurement, and the realisation of value for money across multi-million-pound contracts. This is your chance to influence commercial strategy, manage high-stakes contracts, and foster innovation within a key public sector organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

* Leading the Commercial Management team to deliver exceptional IT and digital solutions.

* Overseeing contract negotiations, variations, and supplier performance to meet organisational goals.

* Developing and implementing procurement strategies, ensuring legal compliance and cost-effectiveness.

* Managing relationships with key suppliers, focusing on continuous improvement and risk management.

* Evaluating contract performance, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with broader strategic goals.

What You’ll Need:

* A background in commercial management, procurement, and supplier management.

* Experience managing high-value contracts (over £10m) and a multi-supplier environment.

* Proven leadership skills, including managing teams and overseeing performance.

* Strong negotiation and stakeholder management experience at senior levels.

* A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field; CIPS/IACCM qualifications desirable.

What’s In It For You?

* An excellent salary package with an 18% pension contribution.

* A dynamic and challenging role with plenty of room for professional growth.

* A great work-life balance with 3 days based in Manchester and flexibility for the rest.

Take the next step in your career by applying today



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