Commercial Manager | Public Sector

Commercial Manager | Public Sector | Milton Keynes / Northampton | £45,000 - £60,000 + Benefits | Hybrid

(Sourcing Manager / Senior Procurement Manager / Category Manager / Senior Buyer) I am working with a leading UK public sector infrastructure organisation who are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join their high-performing Corporate Services Sourcing team within their Commercial & Procurement function. In this role, you will lead high-value, complex sourcing projects across a broad portfolio including HR, FM, IT, professional services, and more.

You will take full end-to-end ownership of competitive tenders outside of a framework, drive measurable commercial savings, and act as the expert lead on negotiations and contract strategy. If you thrive in governance-heavy, regulated environments and enjoy shaping commercial strategy at a senior level, this role offers both the scale and autonomy to make a real impact. Public sector procurement experience is essential.

• Competitive salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + benefits package
• Genuine hybrid working - 3 days in office, flexible on the rest
• CIPS qualification fully funded - membership, exam costs, and study support from day one
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Diverse, high-profile categories
  - FM, IT, HR, professional services, insurance, and consultancy
• Structured career progression with real mobility across functions and locations
• Two positions available
  - permanent roles

• Leading end-to-end sourcing projects within a regulated environment (PCR 2015)
• Developing and delivering sourcing strategies and tender documentation
• Running competitive tenders outside of a framework - full ownership from start to finish
• Leading complex commercial evaluations and supplier negotiations
• Partnering with and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions
• Driving innovation, sustainability, and value through creative contracting strategies
• Managing multi-million-pound programmes and complex supplier relationships

• Public sector procurement experience - this is essential
• Proven end-to-end tendering experience outside of a framework
• Solid understanding of PCR 2015 / regulated procurement environments
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills at executive level
• Demonstrable track record of commercial savings delivery
• Experience in contract law and financial management
• Knowledge of reclassified or regulated procurement environments (desirable)

If you are an experienced commercial professional looking to take ownership of high-value sourcing programmes within an organisation that genuinely invests in its people, please contact Omar at  with an updated CV or apply using the link below.