Commercial Governance & Procurement Manager

Commercial Governance & Procurement Manager Role Purpose To lead commercial governance, contract management, procurement and onboarding activities, ensuring contracts are commercially viable, operationally deliverable, appropriately risk assessed and effectively mobilised.

Key Responsibilities Lead the review, assessment and approval of client, framework and supplier contracts. Assess commercial viability, profitability, contractual obligations, SLAs, payment terms and associated risks. Ensure the organisation has the operational capacity and resources to deliver contractual commitments. Act as a commercial and safeguarding gatekeeper, escalating significant financial, operational or contractual risks. Work closely with Finance, Operations and Business Development to support informed contract decisions.

Negotiate amendments and recommend appropriate actions where contractual terms present unacceptable risk. Develop and improve commercial governance, procurement and contract management processes. Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve efficiency and enhance contract mobilisation. Manage and support an Onboarding Coordinator, including workload management, performance, development and continuous improvement. Ensure onboarding documentation, compliance and mobilisation processes are consistently applied to a high standard.

Skills & Experience Strong commercial judgement and business acumen. Proven experience in commercial governance, procurement and/or contract management. Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to assess and manage commercial, operational and contractual risk. Organised, resilient and adaptable, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to wider organisational objectives. Experience managing or mentoring staff is desirable.