Commercial Manager

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Westminster Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Commercial Manager this role will be based at: City Hall, SW1E6QP, Hybrid Working 2 days office based.

The right candidate will:

Working as part of the Council's Procurement Service, you will lead the delivery of high-value, high-risk and innovative tenders, frequently above regulatory thresholds and often exceeding 20 million in value.

• Lead high-value and high-risk Housing tenders through all stages of the procurement lifecycle from Gate 0 (Initiation) through to Gate 4 (Contract Mobilisation).
• Provide commissioners and budget holders with pragmatic, informed and commercially focused procurement advice.
• Conduct market research and utilise sector expertise to gain a thorough understanding of the products, services and markets relevant to each procurement.
• Work collaboratively with legal, finance and other subject matter experts to develop contracts, special terms and conditions and performance management frameworks.
• Prepare detailed procurement strategies outlining findings, recommendations and proposed procurement routes.
• Deliver efficiencies, savings and operational improvements through procurement activity.
• Ensure sustainability, social value and community benefits are fully incorporated into procurement exercises.

We require the following:

• Significant experience working within procurement, commissioning, finance or commercial environments.
• Proven experience delivering complex procurement exercises, ideally including negotiated procedures or similar procurement routes.
• Experience working within the Housing category.
• Experience developing specifications, statements of requirements and contractual documentation.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,