Key Account ManagerLocation: UK (National travel as required)Salary: Competitive and car allowance + Uncapped Commission + BenefitsContract: Full-time, PermanentAre you a commercially driven procurement professional who excels at influencing senior stakeholders, leading complex tenders, and growing high-value accounts?Do you thrive in a role where you have autonomy, impact, and the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings?If so, this is an exceptional opportunity to join my Client, a leading procurement and contract management partner to the public sector/government authorities.About the RoleAs a Key Account Manager (KAM), you will take ownership of a portfolio of public sector clients, including local authorities and housing associations. Reporting to the Head of Key Accounts and working as part of the wider Key Accounts team, you will play a crucial role in managing, developing, and growing strategic, high-spend accounts.This is a highly visible, client-facing role where your work will directly influence procurement outcomes, contract performance, savings delivery, and account growth.What You'll Be DoingAccount Management & Client EngagementBuild strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing trusted consultative support.Lead client conversations confidently, maintaining and retaining high-value accounts.Identify and convert upsell opportunities that add value and grow revenue.Procurement & Commercial DeliveryManage large tenders end-to-end, guiding clients through the procurement process.Conduct contract performance reviews and deliver detailed spend and performance analysis.Drive contract accountability and ensure clients maximise value through frameworks and solutions.Strategic LeadershipWork closely with senior procurement teams to influence direction and ensure best practice.Manage multiple procurement pipelines across your customer base, offering compliant routes to market via our framework and DPS solutionsProvide insights, identify risks, and propose tailored commercial solutions.What's in It for You?Uncapped commission, paid quarterlyHigh levels of autonomy-make decisions and drive your accounts your wayReal exposure to diverse projects across the public sectorClear progression opportunities as the function continues to growSupportive culture:Quarterly in-person meet-upsBi-weekly Teams meetingsRegular catch-ups with your managerA role where you can see your impact immediatelyWhat We're Looking ForEssential Skills & ExperienceStrong procurement knowledge (public sector experience desirable but not essential)Experience as a procurement manager, consultant, or similar account-facing roleConfident engaging, influencing, and challenging senior stakeholdersHighly commercial, with a consultative and solution-led mindsetStrong analytical capability including:PivotTablesVLOOKUPDashboardsData interpretation and reportingProven ability to juggle conflicting workloads and prioritise effectivelyMotivated, energetic, and ambitiousVibrant, confident communicator (not introverted)DesirableExperience with local authorities, housing associations, and/or framework providersExperience handling complex procurement processes or managing large tendersCIPS Qualified or equivalentAbout YouYou're tenacious, motivated, and hungry for success. You enjoy the challenge of varied workloads and love building strong, commercially focused relationships. You're comfortable advising senior leaders, spotting opportunities, and delivering smart, tailored procurement solutions that make a real difference. You're someone who prides themselves on be able to offer excellent customers service to both internal and external stakeholders.Travel RequirementsYou must be fully flexible to travel and stay away from home when required. Frequency varies depending on client needs.Why Join our Client?They're more than just a workplace-they're a purpose-driven organisation committed to making a positive impact. As a certified B Corp, they uphold the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility.Sunday times best places to work, they're proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. Their ESG principles guide everything they do-from reducing their carbon footprint to supporting community development.Ready to Apply?If you're ready to bring your skills to a forward-thinking, values-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you!Apply today and be part of something meaningful.If you' re an ambitious procurement professional who's ready to make a difference - not just in business, but for the planet - we want to hear from you.Apply now and help shape a more sustainable future through smarter procurement.JBRP1_UKTJ