Commercial Manager

HM89: Commercial Manager Location: Corsham | 4 days in office Mon-Thurs | Contract 12 months Salary: Competitive Day Rate | In Scope IR35 Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Commercial Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

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

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the procurement process for complex projects, ensuring effective planning, execution and delivery within agreed scope, timeframes and budget constraints. Build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, including colleagues at all levels, senior leadership and external partners, to support seamless procurement delivery.

Manage and develop key customer and stakeholder relationships, proactively identifying opportunities to improve or strategically develop these relationships to meet project objectives. Provide commercial expertise to support the Project Team in achieving necessary approvals.

Operate effectively in a demanding, high-pressure environment, delivering procurement activities at pace while balancing and managing diverse and sometimes competing stakeholder expectations. Apply extensive knowledge of commercial regulations and procurement frameworks to address and resolve complex commercial challenges, ensuring risk is appropriately managed and optimal outcomes are achieved.

Support the transfer of commercial and technical knowledge by mentoring and developing both commercial and non-commercial team members, enhancing overall team capability and project delivery. Prepare, draft and manage contract documentation within delegated authority, including tender documentation, evaluation, and award processes, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Chair or support Tender Evaluation Boards and lead negotiations with suppliers within delegated limits to secure value for money and contract terms aligned with project requirements. Utilise procurement systems to manage procurement activities efficiently and ensure compliance with Government Transparency policies.

Provide timely, practical commercial advice and solutions to emerging issues and risks, contributing to problem solving and crisis management alongside senior commercial managers and customers. Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that supports wellbeing, engagement and high morale among Commercial staff.

Conduct regular performance reviews and one-to-one meetings to provide constructive feedback, set clear objectives and identify individual development needs. Identify and facilitate appropriate training and professional development opportunities to build team capability and support career progression.

Manage resource allocation within the team to ensure workload is balanced and priorities are met effectively. Lead by example in upholding ethical standards ...

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