Interim Assistant Commercial Manager
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A large public sector organisation is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to support the delivery of procurement, commercial strategy, and supplier management activity across a range of categories. This role sits within a major central government commercial function with a significant and complex annual spend profile.
Client Details
This organisation operates within the public sector and is known for its structured approach to procurement and supply chain management. They are a mid-sized entity focused on delivering value and compliance in their operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for commercially focused professional to contribute to high‑impact public sector programmes while developing experience across the full commercial lifecycle.
Description
Key responsibilities include:
Category Strategy & Planning
Support the development of specifications aligned with business needs
Contribute to category strategies and plans
Carry out analysis, research, and requirements gathering
Track progress against category milestones and objectives
Procurement & Sourcing
Deliver or support end‑to‑end strategic sourcing activity
Lead low‑value or low‑complexity procurements, with support as needed
Work with stakeholders to refine and agree business requirements
Provide guidance on procurement processes, frameworks, and compliance
Contribute commercial input to business cases
Support tender evaluations and award processes
Ensure procurement outcomes provide demonstrable value for money
Contract & Supplier Management
Manage day‑to‑day delivery of low to medium‑risk contracts
Monitor supplier performance, KPIs, risks and issues
Support change control, financial monitoring and governance
Analyse spend, supplier data and management information
Contribute to supply chain and supplier relationship management activity
Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
Provide a customer‑focused commercial service
Develop effective working relationships with suppliers
Support governance structures and communication across teams
Profile
A successful Assistant Commercial Manager should have:
Recent experience running end‑to‑end tender processes, with clear examples
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Experience supporting or contributing to commercial strategies
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Understanding of procurement rules, frameworks, or compliance requirements
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively within a commercial or procurement team
Job Offer
Daily rate of £450 per day inside IR35.
Based in either London or Leeds.
Hybrid working pattern.
Opportunity to work in a structured public sector environment.
A chance to contribute to impactful procurement processes
- Location:
- London
- Salary:
- £450 - £470 /day
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Public Sector