Full job descriptionHM99: Commercial Manager

Location: Wyton, Andover, Whittington and Glasgow 60% on site | Contract 82 days with extension likely

Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Commercial Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure, construction and facilities management programmes, providing commercial leadership across procurement, supplier management and contract delivery activities.

You will operate as a trusted commercial adviser, working closely with senior stakeholders, project teams and suppliers to deliver robust commercial strategies, maximise value for money and mitigate commercial risk.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:
*Lead complex end-to-end procurement activities from strategy development through to contract award.
*Develop sourcing strategies, tender documentation and evaluation methodologies aligned to programme objectives.
*Manage competitive tendering exercises and commercial negotiations.
*Ensure procurement activity complies with public sector procurement regulations, governance requirements and delegated authorities.
*Drive value-for-money outcomes through effective commercial planning and market engagement.
*Support delivery of construction, infrastructure and facilities management procurements within the portfolio.
*Manage commercial risk, performance measures and supplier engagement throughout the procurement lifecycle.
*Lead commercial management activities across strategic and complex contracts.
*Maintain effective governance, performance management and reporting frameworks.
*Manage contract variations, disputes, change control and risk mitigation activities.
*Drive supplier performance improvements and ensure contractual obligations are met.
*Lead re-procurement planning, market engagement and transition activities where required.
*Develop strategic supplier relationships that deliver long-term value and innovation.
*Support business continuity planning and continuity of supply arrangements.
*Build strong working relationships with senior customers and project teams.
*Provide expert commercial advice to programme and project stakeholders.
*Influence business decisions through informed commercial recommendations.
*Engage with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex commercial issues.
*Support governance forums, reviews and senior leadership reporting requirements.
*Contribute to supply chain resilience and market intelligence activities.
*Lead and mentor commercial professionals across projects and programmes.
*Share commercial best practice and contribute to capability development.
*Support workforce planning and succession activities within commercial teams.
*Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
*Champion Government Commercial Function standards, values and behaviours.
Skills and Qualifications:
*Significant experience leading complex public sector or regulated procurements.
*Strong understanding of procurement and commercial governance.
*Experience managing high-value, complex supplier relationships and contracts.
*Proven ability to negotiate, influence and engage senior stakeholders.
*Strong commercial judgement and understanding of value-for-money principles.
*Experience managing commercial risk, contract performance and change control.
*Ability to operate effectively in complex programme environments.
*Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering through others.
*Excellent commercial and procurement expertise.
*Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
*Strategic thinking and problem-solving capability.
*Ability to manage competing priorities and complex delivery challenges.
*A proactive, collaborative and customer-focused approach.
*Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
*Active SC Clearance is essential.
Desirable:
*Defence, infrastructure, property, construction or facilities management experience.
*Knowledge of Government Commercial Function (GCF) standards and practices.
*Experience within major projects, programmes or strategic procurement environments.
*Understanding of supplier relationship management and category management methodologies.
*Experience supporting sensitive or security-focused programmes.
Location: Wyton, Andover, Whittington and Glasgow | Contract 82 days with extension likely

Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35