Commercial Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Framework Lead to join a major London public sector organisation on an interim basis. This role will lead the delivery of a high-profile Minor Works & Renewals Framework
, taking ownership of complex end-to-end procurement activities from strategy development through to contract award.

• Location: Stratford, London (minimum 2 days per week in the office, with occasional travel to the Southwark office)
• Interview: One-stage MS Teams interview

You'll be responsible for leading complex procurement projects, with a particular focus on framework procurement. This will include developing procurement strategies, determining routes to market, managing tender processes, leading evaluations, supporting contract negotiations, and ensuring successful contract award.

• Experience undertaking procurement activities within a public sector environment.
• Strong experience managing end-to-end procurement processes
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• Experience using eTendering systems to issue, manage and evaluate tenders.
• Proven experience leading complex, high-value procurements
  , particularly framework agreements
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• Knowledge and practical application of the Procurement Act 2023
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• Experience developing procurement strategies and selecting appropriate routes to market.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management capability.
• Experience managing procurement evaluations, negotiations and contract awards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within a complex environment.
• Rail industry procurement experience.
• MCIPS, CIPS, Quantity Surveying or other relevant procurement/commercial qualifications.