Commercial Manager

Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Westminster Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Commercial Manager this role will be based at: City Hall, SW1E6QP, Hybrid Working 2 days office based. The right candidate will: Working as part of the Council's Procurement Service, you will lead the delivery of high-value, high-risk and innovative tenders, frequently above regulatory thresholds and often exceeding 20 million in value. * Lead high-value and high-risk Housing tenders through all stages of the procurement lifecycle from Gate 0 (Initiation) through to Gate 4 (Contract Mobilisation). * Provide commissioners and budget holders with pragmatic, informed and commercially focused procurement advice. * Conduct market research and utilise sector expertise to gain a thorough understanding of the products, services and markets relevant to each procurement. * Work collaboratively with legal, finance and other subject matter experts to develop contracts, special terms and conditions and performance management frameworks. * Prepare detailed procurement strategies outlining findings, recommendations and proposed procurement routes. * Deliver efficiencies, savings and operational improvements through procurement activity. * Ensure sustainability, social value and community benefits are fully incorporated into procurement exercises. We require the following: * Significant experience working within procurement, commissioning, finance or commercial environments. * Proven experience delivering complex procurement exercises, ideally including negotiated procedures or similar procurement routes. * Experience working within the Housing category. * Experience developing specifications, statements of requirements and contractual documentation. To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon