Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager - Central Government - SC Cleared - London Hybrid (3 days onsite)I have an immediate opportunity for a Commercial Manager to provide robust commercial support, from planning through to contract award, for our central government client.Due to the nature and urgency of the role, candidates will ideally hold active SC clearance.What you'll be doingManaging end-to-end procurement exercises within your area of responsibility, in line with public procurement regulations.Using commercial tools and approaches appropriate to the complexity, value and strategic importance of each requirement.Analysing spend and market data to draw out insights and present clear, evidence-based recommendations.Supporting internal governance processes, including managing approvals and documenting key commercial decisions.Helping to identify, monitor and mitigate commercial risks, including cyber, personnel and physical risks in supply chains.Applying and promoting standards to address corruption, fraud and unethical behaviour, and acting on potential breaches.What we're looking forStrong commercial experience with a solid understanding of the full commercial and procurement lifecycle.Knowledge or awareness of public procurement regulations and the statutory frameworks that govern public sector buying, e.g. Procurement Act 2023, PcR 2015Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement and selecting appropriate commercial approaches and tools.Confident working with data, with the ability to perform commercial and market analysis and present clear conclusions.Experience operating within a matrix environment, working with multiple teams and priorities.Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor style to different audiences and build effective stakeholder relationships.Experience managing or supporting governance processes and commercial risk controls within a category or portfolio.Desirable: experience of international finance programmes and development finance procurement, including assessing financial and contractual risk and advising stakeholders on complex, high-risk funding or investment models.Apply now for immediate consideration!TPBN1_UKTJ