Lead Commercial Manager-SC Cleared-Government- London £772
Lead Commercial Manager-SC or DV Security Cleared is required by our central government client based in London.
£772 a day (umbrella)
Hybrid working
Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current SC or DV (Developed vetting) clearance or be eligible to undertake.
As the Commercial Lead, you will be responsible for developing and delivering commercial strategies across a portfolio of technology and business service categories, ensuring value for money, effective risk management, and strong supplier performance. Working closely with senior business stakeholders, the role leads commercial activity across the full contract life cycle, from category strategy development and procurement through to contract and supplier management.
Essential Skills and Experience
Significant experience of category management, including strategy development, market analysis, spend analysis, and commercial planning.
Strong procurement expertise with experience leading complex sourcing and tendering activities.
Proven contract and supplier management experience, including performance management, relationship management, and risk mitigation.
Ability to deliver commercial value through negotiation, cost optimisation, and commercial innovation.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
Experience operating within regulated procurement environments and applying appropriate governance and compliance controls.
You will provide expert commercial advice, shape sourcing approaches, lead complex procurements, and oversee strategic supplier relationships to support the FCDO's global operations. The role requires the ability to manage competing priorities, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and drive commercial outcomes that support organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies using market intelligence, spend analysis
Lead and manage complex procurement activities, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations and governance requirements.
Deliver end-to-end sourcing projects, including market engagement, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, contract award, and mobilisation.
Provide commercial leadership on high-value and complex contracts throughout their life cycle.
Manage supplier relationships and performance, driving service improvements, innovation, risk mitigation, and value for money.
Identify and deliver commercial benefits, cost savings, and efficiencies through strategic sourcing and contract management activities.
Provide commercial assurance, risk management, and input into business cases and investment decisions.
£772 a day (umbrella)
Hybrid working
Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current SC or DV (Developed vetting) clearance or be eligible to undertake.
As the Commercial Lead, you will be responsible for developing and delivering commercial strategies across a portfolio of technology and business service categories, ensuring value for money, effective risk management, and strong supplier performance. Working closely with senior business stakeholders, the role leads commercial activity across the full contract life cycle, from category strategy development and procurement through to contract and supplier management.
Essential Skills and Experience
Significant experience of category management, including strategy development, market analysis, spend analysis, and commercial planning.
Strong procurement expertise with experience leading complex sourcing and tendering activities.
Proven contract and supplier management experience, including performance management, relationship management, and risk mitigation.
Ability to deliver commercial value through negotiation, cost optimisation, and commercial innovation.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
Experience operating within regulated procurement environments and applying appropriate governance and compliance controls.
You will provide expert commercial advice, shape sourcing approaches, lead complex procurements, and oversee strategic supplier relationships to support the FCDO's global operations. The role requires the ability to manage competing priorities, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and drive commercial outcomes that support organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies using market intelligence, spend analysis
Lead and manage complex procurement activities, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations and governance requirements.
Deliver end-to-end sourcing projects, including market engagement, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, contract award, and mobilisation.
Provide commercial leadership on high-value and complex contracts throughout their life cycle.
Manage supplier relationships and performance, driving service improvements, innovation, risk mitigation, and value for money.
Identify and deliver commercial benefits, cost savings, and efficiencies through strategic sourcing and contract management activities.
Provide commercial assurance, risk management, and input into business cases and investment decisions.