Commercial Manager
rated traders ltd
West Brompton · posted 31 July 2026
Salary
£400 a day
Job type
contract
Location
West Brompton, Greater London
Category
Retail and Wholesale
TheOpportunity WorkingaspartoftheCouncil'sProcurementService,youwillleadthedeliveryofhigh-value,high-riskandinnovativetenders,frequentlyaboveregulatorythresholdsandoftenexceeding?20millioninvalue.
Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.
Thisrolesitswithinateamofprocurementprofessionalswhoworkflexiblyacrosstheorganisationtosupportabroadrangeofcommercialandprocurementrequirements.Youwillbringstrongcommercialawareness,technicalprocurementexpertiseandtheabilitytoworkeffectivelyacrossavarietyofserviceareas.
Youwillbuildproductiverelationshipswithcommissioners,seniormanagers,budgetholders,legaladvisers,financeprofessionalsandexternalsuppliersthroughouttheprocurementlifecycle,fromprojectinitiationthroughtocontractawardandmobilisation.
Thesuccessfulcandidatewillbecommittedtocontinuousprofessionaldevelopmentandwillactivelypromoteprocurementbestpracticebothwithintheteamandacrossthewiderorganisation.
KeyResponsibilities Specifically,youwill: Leadhigh-valueandhigh-riskHousingtendersthroughallstagesoftheprocurementlifecyclefromGate0(Initiation)throughtoGate4(ContractMobilisation).
Providecommissionersandbudgetholderswithpragmatic,informedandcommerciallyfocusedprocurementadvice.
Conductmarketresearchandutilisesectorexpertisetogainathoroughunderstandingoftheproducts,servicesandmarketsrelevanttoeachprocurement.
Workcollaborativelywithlegal,financeandothersubjectmatterexpertstodevelopcontracts,specialtermsandconditionsandperformancemanagementframeworks.
Preparedetailedprocurementstrategiesoutliningfindings,recommendationsandproposedprocurementroutes.
Deliverefficiencies,savingsandoperationalimprovementsthroughprocurementactivity.
Ensuresustainability,socialvalueandcommunitybenefitsarefullyincorporatedintoprocurementexercises.
Supportstakeholdersindevelopingclearspecificationsandoutcome-focusedrequirements.
Designrobustevaluationmethodologiesthatsecurebestvalueformoneyandappropriatecommercialoutcomes.
Ensurefullcompliancewithprocurementlegislation,Councilpoliciesandgovernancerequirements.
Supportcontractmobilisationactivitiespriortohandoverandoperationalcommencement.
Attendprojectboards,governancemeetingsandstakeholderforumsasrequired.
Developandmaintaineffectivecommunicationwithinternalstakeholdersandexternalsuppliers.
Assessandmanagecommercial,financialandoperationalrisksthroughoutthetenderprocess.
Undertakefinancialassessmentsofbiddersduringtheprocurementprocessandpost-awardwhererequired.
Keepabreastofrelevantlegislation,policydevelopmentsandprocurementbestpractice.
ManageprocurementprojectsusingtheCouncil'se-procurementsystemsandcontributetocontinuousimprovementinitiatives.
DevelopprocurementapproachesthatsecurecompetitivemarketparticipationandmaximisevaluefortheCouncil.
WhatWeExpectThisRoletoAchieve Thesuccessfulcandidatewill: Designandmanagequotationsandtendersthroughtosuccessfulcontractaward.
Deliverrequiredcommercialandserviceoutcomeswithinagreedtimescales.
EnhancethereputationoftheProcurementServiceandWestminsterCityCouncilasacommerciallyastuteandeffectivepublicsectororganisation.
Ensurecomplianceandmitigateriskthroughadherencetorelevantlegislation,policyandgovernanceframeworks.
AboutYou Commercial Manager Youwillbeanexperiencedprocurementprofessionalwithaprovenabilitytodelivercomplexprocurementprojectswithinapublicsector,commissioningorcommercialenvironment.
Youwillpossessexcellentcommercialjudgement,strongstakeholdermanagementskillsandtheabilitytooperateeffectivelyacrossmultipleprojectssimultaneously.
Ideally,youwillhavepreviousexperiencedeliveringprocurementactivitywithintheHousingsectorandbecomfortableworkinginafast-paced,politicallysensitiveandhighlyregulatedenvironment.
EssentialRequirementsExperience Commercial Manager Significantexperienceworkingwithinprocurement,commissioning,financeorcommercialenvironments.
Provenexperiencedeliveringcomplexprocurementexercises,ideallyincludingnegotiatedproceduresorsimilarprocurementroutes.
ExperienceworkingwithintheHousingcategory.
Experiencedevelopingspecifications,statementsofrequirementsandcontractualdocumentation.
Strongunderstandingofend-to-endprocurementprocessesandrelevantprocurementregulations.
Experiencebuildingandmaintainingeffectiverelationshipswithseniorstakeholdersandexternalorganisations.
Experienceworkingwithinstructuredorproject-basedenvironments.
Abilitytomanagemultipleprocurementprojectssimultaneously.
Experienceproducinghigh-qualityreports,briefingsandrecommendations.
Strongfinancialliteracyandnumeracyskillswithexperienceusinganalysistosupportcommercialdecision-making.
Experiencewithinconstructionorarelatedsectorwouldbeadvantageous.
SkillsandBehaviours Commercial Manager Strongprocurementandprojectdeliveryskills.
Experienceworkingtodemandingdeadlinesandmanagingcompetingpriorities.
Excellentcommercialawarenessandbusinessacumen.
Outstandingverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
Strongreportwritingandpresentationabilities.
AdvancedMicrosoftOfficeskills,particularlyWord,ExcelandPowerPoint.
Abilitytoinfluence,negotiateandchallengeconstructively.
Strongrelationship-buildingcapabilitiesacrossalllevelsofanorganisation.
Customer-focusedapproachwiththeabilitytobuildtrustandcredibility.
Emotionalresilienceandsoundjudgement.
Flexible,innovativeandself-motivatedapproachtowork.
Qualifications Commercial Manager Degree-qualifiedorequivalentrelevantprofessionalexperience.
CIPSLevel5orLevel6qualification,workingtowardssuchaqualification,orequivalentprocurementexpertise. xwzovoh
Evidenceofcontinuousprofessionaldevelopment.
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Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.
Thisrolesitswithinateamofprocurementprofessionalswhoworkflexiblyacrosstheorganisationtosupportabroadrangeofcommercialandprocurementrequirements.Youwillbringstrongcommercialawareness,technicalprocurementexpertiseandtheabilitytoworkeffectivelyacrossavarietyofserviceareas.
Youwillbuildproductiverelationshipswithcommissioners,seniormanagers,budgetholders,legaladvisers,financeprofessionalsandexternalsuppliersthroughouttheprocurementlifecycle,fromprojectinitiationthroughtocontractawardandmobilisation.
Thesuccessfulcandidatewillbecommittedtocontinuousprofessionaldevelopmentandwillactivelypromoteprocurementbestpracticebothwithintheteamandacrossthewiderorganisation.
KeyResponsibilities Specifically,youwill: Leadhigh-valueandhigh-riskHousingtendersthroughallstagesoftheprocurementlifecyclefromGate0(Initiation)throughtoGate4(ContractMobilisation).
Providecommissionersandbudgetholderswithpragmatic,informedandcommerciallyfocusedprocurementadvice.
Conductmarketresearchandutilisesectorexpertisetogainathoroughunderstandingoftheproducts,servicesandmarketsrelevanttoeachprocurement.
Workcollaborativelywithlegal,financeandothersubjectmatterexpertstodevelopcontracts,specialtermsandconditionsandperformancemanagementframeworks.
Preparedetailedprocurementstrategiesoutliningfindings,recommendationsandproposedprocurementroutes.
Deliverefficiencies,savingsandoperationalimprovementsthroughprocurementactivity.
Ensuresustainability,socialvalueandcommunitybenefitsarefullyincorporatedintoprocurementexercises.
Supportstakeholdersindevelopingclearspecificationsandoutcome-focusedrequirements.
Designrobustevaluationmethodologiesthatsecurebestvalueformoneyandappropriatecommercialoutcomes.
Ensurefullcompliancewithprocurementlegislation,Councilpoliciesandgovernancerequirements.
Supportcontractmobilisationactivitiespriortohandoverandoperationalcommencement.
Attendprojectboards,governancemeetingsandstakeholderforumsasrequired.
Developandmaintaineffectivecommunicationwithinternalstakeholdersandexternalsuppliers.
Assessandmanagecommercial,financialandoperationalrisksthroughoutthetenderprocess.
Undertakefinancialassessmentsofbiddersduringtheprocurementprocessandpost-awardwhererequired.
Keepabreastofrelevantlegislation,policydevelopmentsandprocurementbestpractice.
ManageprocurementprojectsusingtheCouncil'se-procurementsystemsandcontributetocontinuousimprovementinitiatives.
DevelopprocurementapproachesthatsecurecompetitivemarketparticipationandmaximisevaluefortheCouncil.
WhatWeExpectThisRoletoAchieve Thesuccessfulcandidatewill: Designandmanagequotationsandtendersthroughtosuccessfulcontractaward.
Deliverrequiredcommercialandserviceoutcomeswithinagreedtimescales.
EnhancethereputationoftheProcurementServiceandWestminsterCityCouncilasacommerciallyastuteandeffectivepublicsectororganisation.
Ensurecomplianceandmitigateriskthroughadherencetorelevantlegislation,policyandgovernanceframeworks.
AboutYou Commercial Manager Youwillbeanexperiencedprocurementprofessionalwithaprovenabilitytodelivercomplexprocurementprojectswithinapublicsector,commissioningorcommercialenvironment.
Youwillpossessexcellentcommercialjudgement,strongstakeholdermanagementskillsandtheabilitytooperateeffectivelyacrossmultipleprojectssimultaneously.
Ideally,youwillhavepreviousexperiencedeliveringprocurementactivitywithintheHousingsectorandbecomfortableworkinginafast-paced,politicallysensitiveandhighlyregulatedenvironment.
EssentialRequirementsExperience Commercial Manager Significantexperienceworkingwithinprocurement,commissioning,financeorcommercialenvironments.
Provenexperiencedeliveringcomplexprocurementexercises,ideallyincludingnegotiatedproceduresorsimilarprocurementroutes.
ExperienceworkingwithintheHousingcategory.
Experiencedevelopingspecifications,statementsofrequirementsandcontractualdocumentation.
Strongunderstandingofend-to-endprocurementprocessesandrelevantprocurementregulations.
Experiencebuildingandmaintainingeffectiverelationshipswithseniorstakeholdersandexternalorganisations.
Experienceworkingwithinstructuredorproject-basedenvironments.
Abilitytomanagemultipleprocurementprojectssimultaneously.
Experienceproducinghigh-qualityreports,briefingsandrecommendations.
Strongfinancialliteracyandnumeracyskillswithexperienceusinganalysistosupportcommercialdecision-making.
Experiencewithinconstructionorarelatedsectorwouldbeadvantageous.
SkillsandBehaviours Commercial Manager Strongprocurementandprojectdeliveryskills.
Experienceworkingtodemandingdeadlinesandmanagingcompetingpriorities.
Excellentcommercialawarenessandbusinessacumen.
Outstandingverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
Strongreportwritingandpresentationabilities.
AdvancedMicrosoftOfficeskills,particularlyWord,ExcelandPowerPoint.
Abilitytoinfluence,negotiateandchallengeconstructively.
Strongrelationship-buildingcapabilitiesacrossalllevelsofanorganisation.
Customer-focusedapproachwiththeabilitytobuildtrustandcredibility.
Emotionalresilienceandsoundjudgement.
Flexible,innovativeandself-motivatedapproachtowork.
Qualifications Commercial Manager Degree-qualifiedorequivalentrelevantprofessionalexperience.
CIPSLevel5orLevel6qualification,workingtowardssuchaqualification,orequivalentprocurementexpertise. xwzovoh
Evidenceofcontinuousprofessionaldevelopment.