Commercial Procurement Manager

Technical Commercial Procurement Manager (Contract)

Location: London (or Salford, Glasgow, Cardiff)

Contract: 6 months (with strong potential for extension)

Rate: £600 per day (umbrella, inside IR35)

Department: Procurement

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite (or as required for supplier meetings)

Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a Technical Commercial Procurement Manager to lead the tendering process for a new Identity Access Management System (IAMS). This is a critical role in shaping our client's future technology infrastructure, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations while delivering value and efficiency.

The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end procurement process, engaging with challenging stakeholders, managing supplier relationships, and driving the tender through to selection and negotiation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full tendering process for the new IAMS procurement.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships across the organisation.
• Liaise with third-party suppliers to ensure effective delivery.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations.
• Provide clear communication and reporting throughout the procurement life cycle.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Demonstrable experience of end-to-end procurement (framework call-offs alone will not be sufficient).
• Strong background in public sector procurement regulations.
• Proven ability to manage challenging stakeholders in large-scale, complex corporate environments.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience working as a Commercial Procurement Manager in a corporate setting.

Interview Process:

1 stage interview via Microsoft Teams with a panel of two.